HB5453

Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a supervision program to divert individuals suspected of possessing controlled substances from criminal prosecution.

Michigan HB5453 amends the state's criminal procedure law to create a supervision program for individuals suspected of possessing or using controlled substances. This program, established by a prosecutor's office, a law enforcement agency, and a social welfare agency, aims to divert individuals away from criminal prosecution and into treatment. The program must include appropriate substance use disorder treatment and utilize a case management system to track each case from inception to disposition.

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Calendar

Jun 10

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Jun 3

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jun 10

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Jun 10

House

Referred To Second Reading

Jan 21

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2026