Criminal procedure: arrests; required removal of religious head coverings for police photographs; prohibit. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25c to ch. IV.

This bill modifies Michigan's criminal procedure to protect the religious rights of individuals wearing head coverings during arrest and booking. It requires law enforcement to accommodate requests from people with sincerely held religious beliefs by ensuring officers of the same sex are present when removing religious garb or taking photographs. The law mandates that booking photos be taken with the religious items on whenever possible, and if removal is necessary for identification, it must occur in a private setting with a same-sex officer present. Exceptions are made for safety reasons or when a same-sex officer is unavailable, and the bill also provides replacement religious clothing for those who are not immediately released.