Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 705 — 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.).

Last action — referred to Committee on Judiciary

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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.).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 705 includes seven new lines while removing six previous lines of text. This change likely reflects an update or clarification in the bill's intent or provisions. Such amendments can help ensure that the law is clearer and more effective, which is important for both lawmakers and the public to understand the final outcomes of the legislation.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-705, As Passed Senate, January 28, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
A person 16 18 years of age or older who accosts, solicits, or invites another person in a public place or in or from SCS S05469'25_SB0705_INTR_1 ms2kct 1 a building or vehicle, by word, gesture, or any other means, to commit prostitution or to do any other lewd or immoral act, is guilty of a crime punishable as provided in section 451.
A person 16 18 years of age or older who accosts, solicits, or invites another person in a public place or in or from SCS S05469'25_SB705_APS_1 r81jfx 1 a building or vehicle, by word, gesture, or any other means, to commit prostitution or to do any other lewd or immoral act, is guilty of a crime punishable as provided in section 451.
(4) A person convicted of violating section 449a(2) is guilty SCS S05469'25_SB0705_INTR_1 ms2kct 1 of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 20 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, $100,000.00, or both.
(4) A person convicted of violating section 449a(2) is guilty SCS S05469'25_SB705_APS_1 r81jfx 1 of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 20 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, $100,000.00, or both.
The terms and conditions of probation may also SCS S05469'25_SB0705_INTR_1 ms2kct 1 include participation in a drug treatment court under chapter 10A of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1060 to 600.1088.
The terms and conditions of probation may also SCS S05469'25_SB705_APS_1 r81jfx 1 include participation in a drug treatment court under chapter 10A of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1060 to 600.1088.
A person under 18 years of age who fails to substantially comply with court-ordered services under section 2(b)(3) of chapter XIIA SCS S05469'25_SB0705_INTR_1 ms2kct 1 of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.2, is not eligible for the presumption under this section.
A person under 18 years of age who fails to substantially comply with court-ordered services under section 2(b)(3) of chapter XIIA SCS S05469'25_SB705_APS_1 r81jfx 1 of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.2, is not eligible for the presumption under this section.
Any person who shall let any rents a dwelling, house, room, or apartment, knowing that the lessee intends to use SCS S05469'25_SB0705_INTR_1 ms2kct 1 it as a house of ill-fame or place of resort for the purpose of prostitution and lewdness, or for the purpose of gambling for money or other property, or who shall knowingly permit such lessee to use the same for such purpose, or who shall receive any rent or payment for any dwelling, house, room, or apartment which that is used as a house of ill-fame or place of resort for prostitutes, or for the purpose of prostitution and lewdness, or for the purpose of gambling for money or other property, having reasonable cause to believe such dwelling, house, room, or apartment is used for any such purpose, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.00.
Any person who shall let any rents a dwelling, house, room, or apartment, knowing that the lessee intends to use SCS S05469'25_SB705_APS_1 r81jfx 1 it as a house of ill-fame or place of resort for the purpose of prostitution and lewdness, or for the purpose of gambling for money or other property, or who shall knowingly permit such lessee to use the same for such purpose, or who shall receive any rent or payment for any dwelling, house, room, or apartment which that is used as a house of ill-fame or place of resort for prostitutes, or for the purpose of prostitution and lewdness, or for the purpose of gambling for money or other property, having reasonable cause to believe such dwelling, house, room, or apartment is used for any such purpose, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.00.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 17002
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Not Voting
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Not Voting
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 6 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17001
Democrat 17002
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Not Voting
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 705 do?
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.).
Who sponsors SB 705?
SB 705 is sponsored by Sue Shink (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 705?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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