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HR 173

A resolution to condemn political violence in all forms and affirm the commitment of the Michigan House of Representatives to civility, safety, and the peaceful exercise of democracy.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 44 co-sponsors

Nonbinding HR 173 condemns political violence, reaffirms civility and peaceful democracy, and sends copies to state and federal leaders - public stance, no legal penalties.

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Bill Summary · HR 173

Summary — HR 173

Title: A resolution to condemn political violence in all forms and affirm the commitment of the Michigan House of Representatives to civility, safety, and the peaceful exercise of democracy
Classification: House Resolution (non‑binding)
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Status: Referred to Committee on Government Operations

Purpose and intent

HR 173 is a symbolic (non‑legislative) resolution that condemns political violence in all forms, reaffirms the Michigan House’s commitment to civility and peaceful democratic processes, and publicizes that stance by transmitting copies of the resolution to key state and federal officials.

Key provisions

  • Formally condemns political violence, intimidation, and threats directed at public officials, their families, and engaged citizens.
  • Reaffirms commitment to civility, respect, and peaceful discourse as the only legitimate means to resolve political differences in a democracy.
  • Cites specific recent incidents (including an attempted assassination of a national political figure, the 2020 kidnapping plot against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, attacks on members of Congress, an arson at a governor’s residence, and other murders/assassinations alleged in the text) and national data indicating an increase in politically motivated attacks.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to: the President of the United States, the Governor of Michigan, the U.S. House Speaker and Minority Leader, U.S. Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, and members of Michigan’s congressional delegation.

Evidence and context cited

The resolution references a range of violent incidents targeting political figures and notes research and polling items (e.g., an academic count of politically motivated attacks in early 2025 and a Reuters/Ipsos poll) to underscore an asserted rise in political violence and a link between heated rhetoric and violent acts.

Who is affected

  • Directly symbolic: members of the Michigan House of Representatives and the broader public who are stakeholders in civic discourse.
  • Indirectly: public officials and candidates (the resolution seeks to publicly acknowledge threats they face) and civic institutions that may cite the resolution in public safety or civility initiatives.
  • No regulatory, criminal, or funding authority is created or altered by the resolution.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced September 3, 2025.
  • Referred to the Michigan House Committee on Government Operations (current status per bill information).
  • As a concurrent resolution, if adopted it serves as an official statement of the House’s position but does not create enforceable law or funding.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • No direct fiscal impact or changes to statute; purely declaratory.
  • May inform future legislative or administrative actions addressing threats, security, or public‑education campaigns.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsor(s) listed: Nicole Malliotakis (and others in the document). The resolution shows a broad list of co‑sponsors (both named and numerous).
  • Related/companion measures listed: HR 322, S 504, HCR 177.

Bottom line: HR 173 is a non‑binding House resolution intended to publicly condemn political violence, emphasize civility and peaceful democratic processes, and send that message to state and federal leaders. It does not create legal penalties or funding mechanisms but could influence public debate or future policy initiatives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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