Michigan HB6261: Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; modify. Amends sec. 520c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520c).

What the bill says

To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520c (MCL 750.520c), as amended by 2012 PA 372.

From the engrossed text, September 23, 2026:

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520c (MCL 750.520c), as amended by 2012 PA 372. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 520c. (1) A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree if the person engages in sexual contact with another person and if any of the following circumstances exists:exist: (a) That other person is under 13 years of age. (b) That other person is at least 13 but less than 16 years of age and any of the following: (i) The actor is a member of the same household as the victim. (ii) The actor is related by blood or affinity to the fourth degree to the victim. (iii) The actor is in a position of authority over the victim and the actor used this authority to coerce the victim to submit. (iv) The actor is a teacher, substitute teacher, or administrator of the public school, nonpublic school, school district, or intermediate school district in which that other person is enrolled. (v) The actor is an employee or a contractual service provider of the public school, nonpublic school, school district, or intermediate school district in which that other person is enrolled, or is a volunteer who is not a student in any public school …

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Sponsors

• Tisdel, Mark (R, 55) · primary sponsor
• St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
• Steele, Donni (R, 54)
• Kuhn, Thomas (R, 57)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
2. October 1, 2026: PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
3. September 23, 2026: transmitted
4. September 23, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #377 Yeas 78 Nays 25 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
5. September 23, 2026: read a third time
6. September 23, 2026: placed on immediate passage
7. September 23, 2026: placed on third reading
8. September 23, 2026: read a second time
9. September 23, 2026: referred to second reading
10. September 23, 2026: reported with recommendation without amendment

Votes

• Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (September 23, 2026): 6 yea, 3 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (September 23, 2026): 78 yea, 25 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB6261?

HB6261 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; modify. Amends sec. 520c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520c).

What does HB6261 do?

In its own words: To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520c (MCL 750.520c), as amended by 2012 PA 372.

What is the status of HB6261?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6261?

Tisdel, Mark (R, 55), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6261?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6261