SB0705

Crimes: prostitution; penalties for leasing houses for purposes of prostitution; modify. Amends secs. 448, 449, 450, 451, 454 & 462 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.448 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Michigan SB0705 amends prostitution-related laws, modifying penalties and adding human trafficking awareness programs.

Michigan SB0705 amends sections 448, 449, 450, 451, 454, and 462 of the 1931 Michigan Penal Code. It modifies penalties for leasing houses for prostitution and related offenses. The bill allows courts to defer proceedings and place defendants on probation with conditions, including participation in a human trafficking awareness program. It presumes minors under 18 were coerced into prostitution, which the prosecution can rebut. Repeat offenders face enhanced penalties.

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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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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

History

Jan 29

House

Read A First Time

Jan 29

House

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

Jan 28

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 6 Yeas 34 Nays 0 Excused 3 Not Voting 0