HB5483

Crimes: assaultive; harassing, interfering with, or injuring a letter carrier; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d).

Introduced·1/27/26
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Michigan HB5483 prohibits assaulting, battering, or obstructing a letter carrier and sets penalties.

Michigan HB5483 amends the state's assaultive crimes law to include specific penalties for assaulting, battering, wounding, resisting, obstructing, opposing, or endangering a letter carrier. The bill sets different penalties based on the severity of the crime, with the most serious offenses resulting in up to 20 years in prison. The penalties also include fines up to $20,000. The law applies to individuals who knowingly harm a letter carrier performing their duties.

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History

Jan 28

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2026

Jan 27

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Joey Andrews

Jan 27

House

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