2014 House Bill 5231 / Public Act 331

Make prostitution law gender neutral

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

To eliminate gender references in state laws outlawing prostitution. Also, to change the crimes of "pandering" and "accepting the earnings of a prostitute" from a Class G to a Class B felony, punishable by up to 20 years.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 5, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 11, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To eliminate gender references in state laws outlawing prostitution. Also, to increase from $2,500 to $5,000 the maximum fine for operating a place for prostitution.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

May 8, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To eliminate gender references in state laws outlawing prostitution. Also, to increase from $2,500 to $5,000 the maximum fine for operating a place for prostitution.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014