Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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 01/29/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5491 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Corrections: other; strip searches according to biological sex by MDOC facilities; require. Amends sec. 69a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.269a). Primary sponsor: Gina Johnsen (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gina Johnsen (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.