HB 5830·MI·house
Crimes: terrorism; making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5831'26
In CommitteeFiled Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: Sarah Lightner
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bill electronically reproduced 04/21/2026
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a crime to threaten a terrorist act or to knowingly file a false terrorism report, regardless of the speaker's actual ability to carry it out. Violations carry a mandatory felony term of five to twenty years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. The measure only takes effect if a companion bill (HB 5831 or S06767'26) is also enacted.
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