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MI HB5841
Bill
Status
12/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mai Xiong
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AI Summary
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Replaces language referencing "prostitution" and "prostitute" throughout Michigan Penal Code Chapter LXVII with "commercial sexual activity" and related terminology.
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Raises age threshold for certain offenses from 16 to 18 years old, including child enticement and exploitation crimes.
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Establishes presumption that persons under 18 engaged in commercial sexual activity are victims of human trafficking and may receive deferred prosecution if they meet victim criteria.
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Increases criminal penalties: second offense violations become felonies (up to 2 years) instead of misdemeanors; third+ offenses increase from 2 to 4 years imprisonment.
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Creates assessment of $60 for DNA testing for persons convicted of specified commercial sexual activity offenses, with funds allocated to law enforcement and justice system.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment only if all 14 related bills (HB 5842-5854, 5864) are also enacted.
Legislative Description
Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the Michigan penal code. Amends heading of ch. LXVII & secs. 13, 159g, 167, 411j, 448, 449, 450, 451, 451a, 451c, 452, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 462 & 520m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.13 et seq.) & repeals sec. 449a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.449a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5842'24, HB 5843'24, HB 5844'24, HB 5845'24, HB 5846'24, HB 5847'24, HB 5848'24, HB 5849'24, HB 5850'24, HB 5851'24, HB 5852'24, HB 5853'24, HB 5854'24, HB 5864'24
Crimes: prostitution
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/18/2024