Bill
HB 5079
Crimes: public office and officers; penalties for disarming a law enforcement officer of a firearm if accomplished by force or if law enforcement officer is injured; increase. Amends sec. 479b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479b).
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Brian BeGole and 5 co-sponsors
HB 5079 increases penalties for forcibly taking a firearm from on-duty peace officers, expands who qualifies as an officer, with up to 15 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY