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MI HB5038
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia St. Germaine
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to add sentencing guidelines for the new crime of false representation regarding assisted reproduction procedures.
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Creates a Class E felony (5-year maximum sentence) for false representation regarding specific circumstances in an assisted reproduction procedure under MCL 750.219g(1).
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Creates a Class C felony (15-year maximum sentence) for a health professional who knowingly or recklessly uses a human embryo or gamete other than what was agreed to by the patient under MCL 750.219g(2).
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on HB 5036 also being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/24/2026