SB0502

Crimes: terrorism; crime of making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m).

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Modifies the crime of making a terrorist threat or false report of terrorism in Michigan.

The bill amends the crime of making a terrorist threat or false report of terrorism in Michigan. It specifies that knowingly making a false report of an act of terrorism and communicating it to others, knowing it is false, is a felony. The bill also states that lacking intent or capability to commit the act is not a defense. Violators face up to 20 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–0 · Mar 19
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Mar 19

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 44 Yeas 35 Nays 0 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Mar 19

House

Received On 03/19/2026

Mar 19

House

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