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HB 5026

Crimes: prostitution; references to the Michigan penal code; modify in sex offenders registration act. Amends sec. 2 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.722). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5016'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 18 co-sponsors

Michigan bill updates sex offender registration requirements for prostitution offenses to align with revised penal code references and related statutory changes.

bill electronically reproduced 09/18/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5026

Legislative bill overview

HB 5026 modifies Michigan's sex offender registration requirements by updating references to prostitution laws in the state penal code. The bill is tied to HB 5016, suggesting coordinated legislative action to align sex offender registration statutes with changes to prostitution-related criminal codes.

Why is this important

Sex offender registration laws directly affect who is required to register, how long they must register, and their reintegration into communities. Updates to these statutes can expand or narrow the scope of offenses triggering registration requirements, impacting both law enforcement's tracking capabilities and individuals' legal obligations after conviction.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of offense changes: Whether prostitution-related offenses should trigger sex offender registration at all, or whether current thresholds are appropriate for modern circumstances
  • Retroactive application: Whether changes apply only to future convictions or existing registrants, potentially affecting hundreds or thousands of individuals already registered
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effectiveness depends entirely on HB 5016's passage, creating uncertainty about the actual statutory changes being proposed without reviewing both bills simultaneously

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

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