Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in public health code. Amends sec. 5129 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5129).
This bill updates Michigan's public health code to clarify and expand testing and counseling requirements for individuals charged with or convicted of prostitution and related offenses. It mandates that courts order medical examinations for sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV for defendants at various stages of the legal process, including arrest, pre-trial release, and after conviction. The law also requires that test results be shared with defendants and health departments for partner notification, while ensuring that counseling and testing services are provided confidentially. Additionally, the bill specifies that victims of sexual offenses can request expedited testing within 48 hours of a defendant's custody or indictment.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 11, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 429 Yeas 56 Nays 53 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Kara Hope
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Angela Witwer
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
JH
Jenn Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
John Fitzgerald
DDemocratic
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