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MI HB5491
MI HB5491Corrections: other; strip searches according to biological sex by MDOC facilities; require. Amends sec. 69a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.269a).
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled"Corrections code of 1953,"by amending section 69a (MCL 791.269a), as amended by 2012 PA 599.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Corrections Code of 1953 to require that strip searches conducted on prisoners within state correctional facilities, which are institutions housing individuals under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections, must be performed by an individual of the same biological sex as the prisoner. Biological sex is defined in the bill as the biological indication of male or female based on factors like sex chromosomes and genitalia present at birth, irrespective of an individual's gender identity. The bill also clarifies that pat-down searches, which involve physically touching an individual's body or clothing to find concealed items, must be conducted by someone of the same biological sex as the person being searched, unless the visitor agrees to waive this requirement by signing a waiver provided by the department.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Gina Johnsen (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Donni Steele (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026 (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5491 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5491.htm |
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