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MI HB5643

MI HB5643
Crimes; prostitution; penalties for and references to prostitute and prostitution crimes in sentencing guidelines; amend. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5655'20


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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

Crimes; prostitution; penalties for and references to prostitute and prostitution crimes in sentencing guidelines; amend. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5655'20

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 16w of Chapter XVII of the Michigan Penal Code to update the language and penalties related to crimes involving commercial sexual activity. The bill replaces the term "prostitute" and "prostitution" with "commercial sexual activity" throughout the section. It also increases the penalties for certain offenses, such as a third or subsequent commercial sexual activity violation, which is now a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison. The bill also ties this amendment to the enactment of another piece of legislation, House Bill 5655.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary (on 03/12/2020)

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