2024 House Bill 6090

Corrections: prisoners; visitation between prisoners and eligible visitors; provide for certain protections and limitations.

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 14a, 52, 53, and 68a (MCL 791.214a, 791.252, 791.253, and 791.268a), section 14a as added by 2020 PA 309 and section 68a as added by 2001 PA 8.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation amends the Corrections Code to enhance family reunification and visitation policies, establishing a family advisory board, revising hearing procedures, and mandating a visitation policy that promotes regular communication, with the changes effective six months post-enactment.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Rachel Hood (D-81), Jason Morgan (D-23), Natalie Price (D-5), Brenda Carter (D-53), Kara Hope (D-74), Nancy DeBoer (R-86), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Stephanie Young (D-16), Donavan McKinney (D-14) and Jason Hoskins (D-18)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice