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SB 445

Corrections: other; report of certain aggregate data for prisoners who are not citizens of the United States; require the department to provide. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 7b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan would require corrections department to compile and publicly report aggregate data on non-citizen prisoners to inform policy and resource allocation decisions.

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Bill Summary · SB 445

Legislative bill overview

SB 445 would require Michigan's Department of Corrections to compile and report aggregate data on incarcerated individuals who are not U.S. citizens. The bill amends the state's corrections statute to mandate collection of this demographic information across the prison system.

Why is this important

Understanding the non-citizen prison population helps policymakers assess immigration-related criminal justice trends, inform resource allocation, and guide potential policy responses. This data collection directly affects budget planning, program development, and interagency coordination between corrections and immigration authorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and cost: Requiring new data collection and reporting procedures may impose costs on the Department of Corrections without dedicated funding
  • Privacy and data security concerns: Collecting and reporting citizenship status information raises questions about how data will be stored, protected, and potentially shared with federal immigration authorities
  • Purpose and application ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what the aggregate data will be used for, leaving open questions about whether it could facilitate deportation proceedings or other enforcement actions against incarcerated individuals

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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