HB5151

Legislature: other; penalties for certain acts related to an article V convention for proposing amendment; provide for. Creates new act.

Introduced·10/28/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5151 establishes penalties for exceeding authority and obstructing commissioners at an Article V convention.

Michigan HB5151 creates penalties for actions taken by commissioners at an Article V convention. It prohibits commissioners from exceeding their authority, which is defined by the commission and any subsequent instructions from the legislature. Exceeding authority is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The bill also prohibits individuals from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing commissioners, with penalties for such actions also being a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

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Calendar

Feb 26

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

Feb 19

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

Feb 26

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Feb 26

House

Referred To Second Reading

Oct 29, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/28/2025