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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Johnsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Greg Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Tim Kelly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Luke Meerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Mueller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Donni Steele | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Doug Wozniak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen