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SB 424

Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; sex offender registration act; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 8c of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.724 et seq.).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Singh

Michigan bill modifies sex offender registration requirements under the 1994 Sex Offender Registration Act, though specific amendments remain unclear from available information.

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · SB 424

Legislative bill overview

SB 424 amends Michigan's Sex Offender Registration Act (1994 PA 295) by modifying sections 4, 5, and 8c. The bill's specific amendments are not detailed in the available information, making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the modifications without reviewing the full text.

Why is this important

Sex offender registration laws directly affect public safety policy, individual rights of registrants, law enforcement resources, and community notification procedures. Changes to registration requirements can significantly impact recidivism monitoring, rehabilitation opportunities, and due process protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of modifications unclear: Without seeing the actual amendments, it's unknown whether the bill expands or restricts registration requirements, which could divide public safety advocates and civil liberties groups
  • Registration burden vs. public safety: Any changes likely involve tension between making registration more manageable for offenders versus maintaining comprehensive public databases
  • Resource and enforcement implications: Modifications to registration procedures affect law enforcement costs and effectiveness of monitoring systems

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

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