MI SB0705

Raises the minimum age for prostitution-related offenses from 16 to 18 years old, affecting solicitation, operating premises for prostitution, aiding prostitution, and allowing minors in houses of prostitution.

Increases maximum fines for first offense from $500 to $1,000, second offense from $1,000 to $2,000, and third or subsequent offenses from $2,000 to $4,000, while extending maximum imprisonment for repeat offenders from 2 to 5 years.

Significantly increases penalties for soliciting minors under section 449a(2), raising maximum imprisonment from 5 to 20 years and maximum fine from $10,000 to $100,000.

Creates a deferred adjudication option for first-time offenders who complete probation and a mandatory human trafficking awareness program, allowing dismissal without a conviction record.

Expands the definition of "prior conviction" for sentencing enhancement to include human trafficking offenses under sections 455, 462b, 462c, 462d, and 462e.