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.).
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Overview
This bill modifies Michigan’s laws regarding prostitution and related offenses. It strengthens penalties for individuals who solicit prostitution, facilitate prostitution by leasing properties, or aid in prostitution activities. Specifically, it increases potential jail time and fines for offenses, and establishes a process for deferring prosecution for first-time offenders who participate in prostitution. The bill also addresses the involvement of minors in prostitution and requires reporting of suspected trafficking cases.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for soliciting, receiving, or facilitating prostitution, including potential imprisonment and fines.
- Establishes a system for deferring prosecution for first-time offenders involved in prostitution, requiring participation in a human trafficking awareness program.
- Mandates reporting of suspected human trafficking involving minors to the Department of Health and Human Services within 24 hours.
- Defines ‘prior conviction’ more broadly to include violations in other states with similar laws.
- Addresses the liability of property owners who knowingly lease property for prostitution purposes.
- Creates a presumption of coercion for minors involved in sexually abusive activities related to prostitution.
- Requires a determination of dependency and risk of harm for minors involved in trafficking cases.
- Specifies procedures for determining and presenting prior convictions during sentencing.
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