Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the child protection law. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).

HB 5851 amends Michigan's Child Protection Law to update the official definitions of key terms used throughout the statute. The bill clarifies who is considered responsible for a child's welfare, including parents, guardians, and staff at licensed child care and foster care facilities. It also provides precise definitions for serious offenses such as confirmed sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and exposure to methamphetamine production. By standardizing these terms, the legislation aims to ensure consistent application of child protection rules across the state.