2023 House Bill 4431

Crimes: other; crime of sodomy between consenting adults; eliminate.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 158 and 159 (MCL 750.158 and 750.159).

Official record

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Proposes amendments to the Michigan penal code, specifically sections 158 and 159, to address the crime of bestiality. It stipulates that individuals found guilty of bestiality could face a felony charge, with penalties including imprisonment for up to 15 years. For those identified as sexually delinquent at the time of the offense, the punishment could extend to a life sentence with a minimum term not less than one day.

Introduced in the House

April 19, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jenn Hill (D-109), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Rachel Hood (D-81), Regina Weiss (D-6), Will Snyder (D-87), Kara Hope (D-74), Lori Stone (D-13), Jasper Martus (D-69), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Natalie Price (D-5), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Joey Andrews (D-38), Helena Scott (D-7), Julie Rogers (D-41), Jason Morgan (D-23), Christine Morse (D-40), Carol Glanville (D-84), Matt Koleszar (D-22) and Phil Skaggs (D-80)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 3, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 11, 2024

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20)

The substitute passed by voice vote