Bill > HB5026

This bill amends the Sex Offenders Registration Act by making several technical corrections and clarifications to the definitions within the law. The changes primarily involve minor language adjustments, such as adding the word "offense" after tier designations (e.g., "tier I offense" instead of just "tier I"), updating references to specific Michigan Penal Code sections, and making gender-neutral language modifications like changing "his or her" to "the person's". The bill also adds a provision specifying that certain violations of section 448 of the Michigan Penal Code (related to offenses involving minors) that occurred before the effective date of a previous amendment will still be considered. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment and is tie-barred with House Bill 5016, meaning it only becomes law if that companion bill is also enacted. These changes are technical in nature and do not fundamentally alter the substance of the sex offender registration requirements, but instead refine the legal language and ensure consistent terminology throughout the act.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5026