Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitution; modify in the child protection law. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5016'25

HB 5024 amends Michigan's Child Protection Law to update the definition of "confirmed sexual exploitation" to explicitly include cases where a child is forced into prostitution or commercial sexual activity. This change directly affects child welfare agencies, courts, and legal advocates who investigate and respond to child abuse cases. The bill refines existing terminology to ensure consistent identification of exploitation incidents involving minors in commercial sex, aligning with broader child protection standards. It does not create new penalties but clarifies how such cases are documented and addressed within the state's child welfare system.