2025 House Bill 5036

Crimes: other; false representation in assisted reproduction; prohibit, and provide penalties.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g.

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House Bills 5035-5039 collectively strengthen Michigan’s legal framework around assisted reproduction and related criminal conduct by establishing civil remedies for victims, criminal penalties for false representation and unauthorized genetic use, expanded disciplinary authority under the Public Health Code, clarified statutes of limitations for serious and DNA-based crimes, and updated sentencing guidelines for new offenses, all aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and justice within the state’s reproductive and criminal justice systems.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Brian BeGole (R-71), Ken Borton (R-105) and John Roth (R-104)

Referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans

Dec. 9, 2025

Reported without amendment

Feb. 18, 2026

Substitute H-2 offered by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19)

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. John Roth (R-104)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 60 to 49 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations