2024 House Bill 5851

Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the child protection law.

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.

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. Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and 19 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), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mai Xiong (D-13), 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