HB 4848 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Education: other; the department to develop and provide an informational notice regarding certain crimes; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.

HB 4848 requires Michigan schools to inform staff, students in grades 6-12, and parents about a state law prohibiting sextortion - a crime where someone threatens to share a minor's nude photos to demand more sexual content or money. The Department of Education must provide schools with a notice explaining this law (MCL 750.213b), including a link to the penal code and contact details for the state police school safety office. Schools must then distribute this notice to affected groups and implement annual training on sextortion using materials from federal agencies like the FBI. This bill focuses on education and awareness, not new criminal penalties, directly impacting all public and charter schools in Michigan.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Sep 4, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2026

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House Introduced Bill → Substitute (H-1) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope from only public schools to include nonpublic schools. The notice requirements now apply to all school types, and educational materials on sextortion must be provided to students, staff, and parents across all school types. The amendment also clarifies procedures for when educational materials are shared electronically.

Scope change

Expanded applicability from public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to include nonpublic schools.

SCOPE

Added nonpublic schools to the list of entities required to provide notices and educational materials about sextortion.

REQUIREMENT

Changed notice distribution from providing notices to individuals to posting notices on school websites.

Modified educational material distribution requirements to specify electronic provision with timing requirements based on board meeting schedules.

Added requirement to include a link to the notice when electronically providing educational materials.

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Committee

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

lower

Sep 4, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Government Operations

lower

Sep 4, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. John Fitzgerald

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors