2024 House Bill 5847

Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the fourth class city act.

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled “The fourth class city act,” by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 91.1), as amended by 2018 PA 499.

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. Doug Wozniak (R-59) and 21 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kelly Breen (D-21), Brenda Carter (D-53), Kara Hope (D-74), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Regina Weiss (D-6), Jenn Hill (D-109), Carol Glanville (D-84), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mai Xiong (D-13), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Julie Rogers (D-41), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Mike McFall (D-8), Angela Witwer (D-76), Gina Johnsen (R-78) and Betsy Coffia (D-103)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 13, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 11, 2024

Passed in the House 58 to 51 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote