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HB 5908

Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the riots act; require. Amends sec. 4 of 1968 PA 302 (MCL 752.544).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Will Bruck and 4 co-sponsors

HB5908 would raise penalties for riot-related offenses, including minimums of 10 years and possible life imprisonment for several sections, with 90-day post-enactment effect.

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Bill Summary · HB 5908

Summary of House Bill 5908 (Michigan, 2025-2026)

Overview

  • Bill: HB 5908
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Michigan
  • Introduced: April 29, 2026 by Rep. Mike Hoadley (primary) with co-sponsors Rep. St. Germaine, Rep. Wozniak, Rep. Pavlov, and Rep. Bruck
  • Committee: Judiciary
  • Status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (as of the provided text)

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to amend the sentencing framework within Michigan’s Rioting and related crimes statute (195? 1968 Public Act 302, amended by 1988 Public Act 393) by adjusting the penalties associated with sections 1, 2, 2a, and 3 of the act. The stated objective is to modify the severity of penalties for specified riot-related offenses.

Key Provisions (as drafted in the introduced text)

  • Section 4 (amended): Changes to penalties for offenses defined in sections 1, 2, 2a, and 3.
    • Section 1 and 2a offenses: Classified as felonies with potential penalties including:
    • Imprisonment for life or any term of years but not less than 10 years, and
    • A fine of up to $10,000, or both.
    • Section 2 offense: Classified as a felony with penalties:
    • Imprisonment for life or any term of years but not less than 10 years.
    • Section 3 offense: Classified as a felony with penalties:
    • Imprisonment not more than 5 years and/or a fine not more than $5,000, or both.
  • Effective date: The act would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Affected Provisions and Scope

  • The bill targets penalties for alleged riot-related crimes as defined in the Rioting statute (sections 1, 2, 2a, and 3). The changes would apply to offenses under those sections, potentially increasing the minimum and/or maximum penalties, particularly for sections 1, 2a, and 2, while keeping section 3 penalties relatively lower compared to sections 1 and 2.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individuals charged with offenses categorized under the Rioting statute’s sections 1, 2, 2a, and 3 would be subject to the updated penalties if the bill becomes law.
  • The Judiciary and law enforcement agencies would apply the revised sentencing ranges upon conviction.
  • Prosecutors would have new thresholds to consider when charging individuals under these sections.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced April 29, 2026; referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
  • Effective Date: 90 days after enactment (if enacted).

Notes for Readers

  • The text provided reflects the bill’s initial language and proposes substantial increases in potential penalties for several riot-related offenses, notably imposing a minimum of 10 years for certain offenses and potential life imprisonment for some charges.
  • As of the document provided, the bill is in the introductory stage and has not yet been enacted into law. Final provisions, potential amendments, and legislative debates could alter these penalties or the scope of the act.

If you’d like, I can compare this to current Michigan Rioting statute penalties or monitor upcoming committee actions to provide an updated status.

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

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