Michigan SB0500 provides immunity from liability for individuals acting in self-defense during a riot.

Michigan SB0500 amends the state's tort law by adding a new section that grants immunity from liability for individuals who cause property damage or personal injury, including death, while acting in self-defense during a riot. This protection applies if the individual's actions were in response to another person's conduct furthering the riot. The term "riot" is defined as conduct proscribed under section 1 of 1968 PA 302, MCL 752.541.

Michigan SB0500 provides immunity from liability for individuals acting in self-defense during a riot.

Michigan SB0500 amends the state's tort law by adding a new section that grants immunity from liability for individuals who cause property damage or personal injury, including death, while acting in self-defense during a riot. This protection applies if the individual's actions were in response to another person's conduct furthering the riot. The term "riot" is defined as conduct proscribed under section 1 of 1968 PA 302, MCL 752.541.