2016 House Bill 5544 / Public Act 338

Revise commercial sex with minor penalties

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Nancy Jenkins (R-57)

To increase the penalty for crimes that result in commercial sexual activity involving a minor.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2016

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 1, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalty for crimes that result in commercial sexual activity involving a minor.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 14, 2016