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HB5038 • 2026

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

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Sponsor
Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Mark Tisdel (District 55), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Brian BeGole (District 71), Ken Borton (District 105), John Roth (District 104)
Last action
2026-02-24
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for.

What This Bill Does

  • Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for.
  • Amends sec.
  • 16l, ch.
  • XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l).

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Amendments

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H-1

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) 5

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 117

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 117

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  3. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 119

    read a second time

  4. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 119

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  5. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 119

    placed on third reading

  6. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 123

    placed on immediate passage

  7. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 123

    read a third time

  8. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 123

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #37 Yeas 60 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 1

  9. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 123

    title amended

  10. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 123

    transmitted

  11. 2025-12-09 HJ 112 Pg. 1877

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

  12. 2025-12-09 HJ 112 Pg. 1877

    referred to second reading

  13. 2025-09-25 HJ 87 Pg. 1032

    bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2025

  14. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    introduced by Representative Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

  15. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    read a first time

  16. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    referred to Committee on Families and Veterans

Official Summary Text

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25