2026 House Bill 5744

Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 234g.

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'Messiah's Law,' amends the Michigan Penal Code to create new felony offenses and enhanced penalties for intentionally discharging a firearm at occupied motor vehicles, with even harsher penalties when minors are present.

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Amos O’Neal (D-94), Helena Scott (D-8), Julie Brixie (D-73), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jason Morgan (D-23), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Brenda Carter (D-53), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kara Hope (D-74), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Noah Arbit (D-20), Kelly Breen (D-21), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Regina Weiss (D-5) and Matt Koleszar (D-22)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 14, 2026

Discharged from committee

Passed in the House 79 to 24 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety