Crimes: prostitution; penalties for leasing houses for purposes of prostitution; modify. Amends secs. 448, 449, 450, 451, 454 & 462 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.448 et seq.).
What changed between versions
Age threshold for certain prostitution-related offenses changed from 16 to 18 years of age in multiple sections.
Law enforcement officers must immediately report suspected human trafficking involving minors to the Department of Health and Human Services within 24 hours.
New mandatory human trafficking awareness program requirement for defendants placed on probation.
Added presumption that minors under 18 are coerced into prostitution-related offenses, shifting burden of proof to prosecution.
Increased maximum fines and imprisonment terms for repeat offenders, with felony penalties now extending up to 20 years for third or subsequent convictions.
Expanded definition of 'prior conviction' to include additional related offenses under sections 455, 462b through 462e.