2024 House Bill 5844

Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the juvenile facilities act.

A bill to amend 1988 PA 73, entitled “The juvenile facilities act,” by amending section 5a (MCL 803.225a), as amended by 2001 PA 90.

Official record

Mackinac Center Analysis

HBs 5841-5854 seek to amend various state codes that contain provisions related to commercial sexual activity and human trafficking.

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kelly Breen (D-21), Brenda Carter (D-53), Kara Hope (D-74), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Regina Weiss (D-6), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Carol Glanville (D-84), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mai Xiong (D-13), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Julie Rogers (D-41), Mike McFall (D-8), Angela Witwer (D-76) and Betsy Coffia (D-103)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 13, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 11, 2024

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote