HB 5491

Corrections: other; strip searches according to biological sex by MDOC facilities; require. Amends sec. 69a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.269a).

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced January 29, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Gina Johnsen
Cosponsors (11): Alicia St. Germaine, Brian BeGole, Donni Steele, Douglas Wozniak, Gregory Alexander, Jay DeBoyer, Jennifer Wortz, Luke Meerman, Mike Mueller, Tim Kelly, Tom Kunse

Status

In committee as of February 3, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Judiciary (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
February 3, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Judiciary
January 29, 2026	House	read a first time
January 29, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

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