Michigan HB5574 prohibits approaching first responders within 25 feet after a warning, with penalties for interference, threats, or harassment.
Michigan HB5574 amends the state's penal code by adding a new section that makes it a misdemeanor to approach a first responder within 25 feet after receiving a warning, with intent to impede, threaten, or harass. This offense carries a penalty of up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine. If the violation results in injury, it becomes a felony with up to 2 years in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both. If the violation causes death, it is a more severe felony with up to 15 years in prison, a $7,500 fine, or both.
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