MI HB5712

Changes the age threshold for adult criminal penalties in personal protection order violations from 17 to 18 years old

Converts violation of personal protection orders from civil contempt (maximum 93 days imprisonment) to felony charges with mandatory minimum sentences of 182 days to life imprisonment for adults 18 and older

Replaces gender-specific pronouns ("he or she") with gender-neutral language ("the petitioner," "the respondent," "the individual") throughout the statute

Maintains existing provisions for personal protection orders covering conduct such as assault, threats, firearm possession restrictions, and interference with employment or education

Takes effect 90 days after enactment