2023 House Bill 4323

Law enforcement: other; 21-foot protection zone around a patrol vehicle; create.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 479d.

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The bill proposes an amendment to the Michigan Penal Code (1931 PA 328) by adding section 479d. This amendment stipulates that an individual who approaches within 21 feet of a law enforcement officer's parked patrol vehicle while the officer is performing their duties, after being instructed not to, will be committing a misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by up to 90 days in prison, a fine of up to $600, or both.

Introduced in the House

March 22, 2023

Introduced by Rep. James DeSana (R-29) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Fox (R-101), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Robert Bezotte (R-50) and Neil Friske (R-107)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice