MI HB5544

First offense for violating prostitution and related sections (448, 449, 449a(1), 450, 462) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine.

Second offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine; third or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine.

Establishes presumption that persons under 18 engaged in prostitution or sexually abusive activity were coerced by human trafficking, which prosecution must rebut beyond reasonable doubt; requires mandatory DHHS investigation within 24 hours of law enforcement report.

Increases penalties for human trafficking violations (sections 462b, 462c, 462d) from base felony of 10 years to up to 15 years if bodily injury or commercial sexual activity results, 20 years for serious bodily injury, and life imprisonment if kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, or death occurs.

Courts may order restitution to victims and consecutive sentences for trafficking convictions; act effective March 14, 2017.