SB0521

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for individual 16 years of age or less in house of prostitution; modify. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0520'25, SB 0705'25

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Modifies sentencing guidelines for individuals 16 years old or younger in a house of prostitution in Michigan.

This bill amends the sentencing guidelines for individuals 16 years old or younger found in a house of prostitution in Michigan. It modifies the existing law by adjusting the offense category, offense variable level, and prior record variable level for certain human trafficking violations. The changes are contingent on the enactment of other specified bills. The amendment aims to ensure more appropriate sentencing for minors involved in such activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Jan 28
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Dec 10, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Oct 23, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jan 29

House

Read A First Time

Jan 29

House

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

Jan 28

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 5 Yeas 34 Nays 0 Excused 3 Not Voting 0