Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 5686 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against department of health and human services designated caregiver; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5684'26, HB 5685'26

Last action — 9/23/2026 - referred to second reading

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill establishes sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against designated caregivers.

The bill amends existing criminal procedure regulations to create specific sentencing guidelines for individuals who threaten or assault caregivers designated by the Department of Health and Human Services. This aims to address the safety of these caregivers in their roles.

Summary

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against department of health and human services designated caregiver; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5684'26, HB 5685'26

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/23/2026 - referred to second reading

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5686 do?
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against department of health and human services designated caregiver; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5684'26, HB 5685'26
Who sponsors HB 5686?
HB 5686 is sponsored by John R. Roth (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5686?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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