2018 House Bill 5660 / Public Act 373

Increase sentence for child pornography possession

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Leslie Love (D-10)

To increase the penalty for the crime of “aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material” to 10 years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To increase the penalty for the crime of “aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material” to 10 years in prison, and 25 years for distributors of such material.

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalty for the crime of “aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material” to 10 years in prison, and 25 years for distributors of such material.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2018