2026 House Bill 5448

Corrections: parole; impact statements by certain witnesses; allow.

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 35 (MCL 791.235), as amended by 2024 PA 111, and by adding section 35a.

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House Bill No. 5448 amends Michigan's parole procedures to formally include individuals psychologically harmed by witnessing violent crimes in the parole process, clarifies parole board practices, and upholds compassionate release provisions for medically frail prisoners.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 14, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Jason Woolford (R-50) and Brian BeGole (R-71)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary