SB 705 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.).

SB 705 amends Michigan's prostitution laws (MCL 750.448-451, 454, 462) to adjust penalties for repeat offenses, require mandatory reporting of minors involved in prostitution, and establish diversion programs. It increases penalties to misdemeanors (up to 93 days/$500) for first offenses, felonies (up to 5 years/$4,000) for two or more prior convictions, and adds a presumption of coercion for minors (under 18) involved in prostitution - requiring prosecutors to prove otherwise. The bill mandates law enforcement to report minors to health services within 24 hours and requires investigations into potential human trafficking. It directly affects individuals engaging in prostitution, property owners leasing for such purposes, and law enforcement handling cases involving minors.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 13, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Senate Introduced Bill As Passed by the Senate · 6 edits · Jan 28, 2026
MODERATE
This bill amends Michigan's penal code to strengthen penalties for prostitution and human trafficking offenses, particularly for minors. Key changes include expanding the age threshold for certain offenses from 16 to 18 years, adding new felony penalties for repeat offenders, and requiring law enforcement to immediately report suspected human trafficking involving minors within 24 hours.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of criminal liability by including additional related offenses in the definition of 'prior conviction' and adds new mandatory reporting requirements for law enforcement officers encountering minors involved in prostitution-related activities.
ELIGIBILITY

Age threshold for certain prostitution-related offenses changed from 16 to 18 years of age in multiple sections.

ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officers must immediately report suspected human trafficking involving minors to the Department of Health and Human Services within 24 hours.

REQUIREMENT

New mandatory human trafficking awareness program requirement for defendants placed on probation.

Added presumption that minors under 18 are coerced into prostitution-related offenses, shifting burden of proof to prosecution.

FISCAL

Increased maximum fines and imprisonment terms for repeat offenders, with felony penalties now extending up to 20 years for third or subsequent convictions.

DEFINITION

Expanded definition of 'prior conviction' to include additional related offenses under sections 455, 462b through 462e.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 28, 2026

How they voted

340
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 38
Jan 28, 2026
D Democratic19
17 Yea 2
89% Yea
R Republican19
17 Yea 2
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
received on 01/28/2026
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 6 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Dec 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 12/10/2025
upper
Nov 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
Nov 13, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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