Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for registered sex offender working at a business that provides services to minors; provide for. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5425'25

HB 5426 would amend Michigan's sentencing guidelines to create specific rules for registered sex offenders employed at businesses providing services to minors. The bill directly affects registered sex offenders working in such businesses by requiring courts to consider their employment when determining sentences. This change modifies existing sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.11b) to add a new factor for judges to evaluate during sentencing hearings. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to committee on December 23, 2025.