2018 House Bill 5787

MSU sex abuse scandal legislative response package

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To authorize enhanced sentences of up to 25 years in prison for a medical professional who engages in sexual contact and sexual penetration under the pretext of giving medical treatment (which was the offense for which Michigan State University team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 175 years in prison). The sentences would be in addition to those imposed for other crimes arising from the same transaction and could be consecutive.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

May 24, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

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