2024 House Bill 5543

State management: other; emergency powers under the emergency management act; modify to prohibit the closing of churches or other places of worship.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “Emergency management act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 30.403 and 30.405), section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 132 and section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 545.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the Emergency Management Act to clarify the governor's powers during emergencies, ensuring religious services are not restricted and prohibiting the confiscation of firearms.

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Bill Schuette (R-95) and 19 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Steve Carra (R-36), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Ann Bollin (R-49), Pat Outman (R-91), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Brian BeGole (R-71), Angela Rigas (R-79), Tom Kunse (R-100), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Fox (R-101), Andrew Beeler (R-64), Ken Borton (R-105), Neil Friske (R-107), Jerry Neyer (R-92) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations