Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for summoning law enforcement to residence through intentional false report of a serious law enforcement emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1167’26
Key claim: This bill would add Michigan sentencing guidelines for the crime of intentionally making a false report of a serious emergency to send police to someone’s home, and it only takes effect with companion bill SB 1167.
Abstract
(SB1168 · 103rd Legislature) Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for summoning law enforcement to residence through intentional false report of a serious law enforcement emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1167’26 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
This bill would add Michigan sentencing guidelines for the crime of intentionally making a false report of a serious emergency to send police to someone’s home, and it only takes effect with companion bill SB 1167.