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HB 5465

Crimes: trespassing; prohibition against entering a key facility; expand. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 9 co-sponsors

HB 5465 expands Michigan criminal trespassing law to strengthen penalties and broaden prohibited access to key facilities, increasing protection for critical infrastructure.

placed on third reading
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Bill Summary · HB 5465

Legislative bill overview

HB 5465 expands Michigan's existing trespassing law (MCL 750.552c) to increase criminal penalties or broaden the definition of prohibited access to "key facilities." The bill modifies current restrictions on entering designated critical infrastructure or sensitive locations without authorization.

Why is this important

Trespassing laws at key facilities protect national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure from potential threats. Expanding these prohibitions could increase criminal penalties for unauthorized access to utilities, transportation hubs, government buildings, or other essential services that communities depend on.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The bill's language doesn't specify which facilities qualify as "key," potentially creating ambiguity about what locations are covered and affecting fair notice to the public
  • Penalty severity: Expanded criminal charges could result in harsher sentences for trespassing, raising questions about proportionality versus deterrence
  • Protected speech concerns: Broad trespassing laws may inadvertently restrict legitimate protest or activism at public or semi-public facilities, raising First Amendment questions

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

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