2024 House Bill 5845

Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the youth rehabilitation services act.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled “Youth rehabilitation services act,” by amending section 7a (MCL 803.307a), as amended by 2001 PA 85.

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. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) 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), Jenn Hill (D-109), Carol Glanville (D-84), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mai Xiong (D-13), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), John Fitzgerald (D-83), 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