HB5705

Law enforcement: local police; reimbursement from state police for assisting with certain incidents; allow. Creates new act.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Allows local police to seek reimbursement from the state police for responding to incidents on freeways or highways.

This bill, called the "Michigan state police patrolling accountability: you shoulder the cost act," allows local law enforcement agencies to request reimbursement from the Michigan Department of State Police for expenses incurred when responding to incidents on freeways or highways. Reimbursement is available if the state police do not have an officer available to respond. The local agency must submit a request and a law enforcement report within 90 days of the incident. The state police must process the request and provide a decision within 30 days.

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History

Mar 11

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026

Mar 10

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Mike Mcfall

Mar 10

House

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