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MI HB5453

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Lightner

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a voluntary prison diversion program allowing prosecutor's offices, law enforcement agencies, and social welfare agencies to collaborate on diverting individuals suspected of possessing or using controlled substances away from criminal prosecution

  • Requires the diversion program to include appropriate substance use disorder treatment and maintain a case management system tracking each diverted case from inception to disposition

  • Individuals who successfully complete the supervision program terms, as agreed upon by the prosecutor's office and social welfare agency, cannot be prosecuted for the underlying controlled substance possession or use violation

  • Applies to violations of Michigan Public Health Code sections 7403 and 7404, which govern possession and use of controlled substances

  • Defines "social welfare agency" as a community-based organization offering assistance to individuals in need

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI.

Criminal procedure: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2026

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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