2026 House Bill 5831

Crimes: terrorism; penalties for acts of terrorism; modify.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 543f (MCL 750.543f), as amended by 2014 PA 23.

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Expands and clarifies criminal liability and penalties for making terrorist threats or false reports of terrorism in Michigan, mandating prison sentences and broadening the definition of culpable conduct.

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Donni Steele (R-54) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Maddock (R-51), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Mike Harris (R-52), Ron Robinson (R-58), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46) and Sarah Lightner (R-45)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 13, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 2, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 3, 2026

Passed in the House 74 to 32 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2026

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