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Committee adopts substitutes to HB 5079 and reports HB 5080 tied to sentencing changes
Summary
The committee adopted a substitute to HB 5079 that expands the definition of 'peace officer' to include certain Michigan State Police motor carrier officers and state‑hired private security guards; it also reported HB 5080 (sentencing guidelines tied to HB 5079) with a recommendation.
House Bill 5079 and House Bill 5080 were considered together in committee. Sponsors said HB 5079’s H‑1 substitute clarifies the statutory definition of "peace officer" by adding Michigan State Police motor carrier officers and private security guards hired by the state to protect state‑owned or leased facilities under MCL 28.6c.
Rep. Wozniak moved the H‑1…
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