2024 House Bill 5853

Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in sex offender registration act.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.722), as amended by 2020 PA 295.

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. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17) and 17 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), Jenn Hill (D-109), Mai Xiong (D-13), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), 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 with substitute H-1

Dec. 11, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

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