Crimes: other; summoning law enforcement to residence through intentional false report of a serious law enforcement emergency; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316) & adds sec. 410d.
Key claim: Senate Bill 1167 would make it a crime to intentionally file a false report of a serious emergency in order to send police to someone’s home, and would add penalties, including by amending Michigan’s first-degree murder statute.
Abstract
(SB1167 · 103rd Legislature) Crimes: other; summoning law enforcement to residence through intentional false report of a serious law enforcement emergency; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316) & adds sec. 410d. Sponsor: Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D) In committee: S Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Latest action (2026-09-10): Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
Why this matters
Senate Bill 1167 would make it a crime to intentionally file a false report of a serious emergency in order to send police to someone’s home, and would add penalties, including by amending Michigan’s first-degree murder statute.