MI HB6559

Removes the "less than 16 years of age" upper age limit for first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges against victims who are at least 13 years old in cases involving household members, relatives, or individuals in positions of authority.

Expands first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges to apply to sexual penetration with any person at least 13 years old (not just those under 16) when the actor is a household member, related by blood or affinity to the fourth degree, in a position of authority, a school employee/official, or a school volunteer/government employee who used their status to access the victim.

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years imprisonment for individuals 17 or older who commit first-degree criminal sexual conduct against victims under 13 years old.

Imposes life imprisonment without possibility of parole for repeat offenders 17 or older convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against victims under 13 years old who have prior convictions for similar crimes.

Requires lifetime electronic monitoring in addition to imprisonment sentences for violations under this section.