Michigan HB6263: Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree; modify. Amends sec. 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520e).

What the bill says

To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520e (MCL 750.520e), as amended by 2023 PA 126.

From the engrossed text, September 23, 2026:

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520e (MCL 750.520e), as amended by 2023 PA 126. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 520e. (1) A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree if the person engages in sexual contact with another person and if any of the following circumstances exist: (a) That other person is at least 13 years of age but less than 16 years of age, and the actor is 5 or more years older than that other person. (b) Force or coercion is used to accomplish the sexual contact. Force or coercion includes, but is not limited to, any of the following circumstances: (i) When the actor overcomes the victim through the actual application of physical force or physical violence. (ii) When the actor coerces the victim to submit by threatening to use force or violence on the victim, and the victim believes that the actor has the present ability to execute that threat. (iii) When the actor coerces the victim to submit by threatening to retaliate in the future against the victim, or any other person, and the victim believes that the actor has the ability to execute that threat. As used in this subparagraph, "to retaliate" includes threats of physical …

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Sponsors

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

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 #379 Yeas 79 Nays 24 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): 79 yea, 24 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB6263?

HB6263 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree; modify. Amends sec. 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520e).

What does HB6263 do?

In its own words: To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520e (MCL 750.520e), as amended by 2023 PA 126.

What is the status of HB6263?

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

Who sponsored HB6263?

Kuhn, Thomas (R, 57), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6263?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6263