Michigan · 2025-2026
HB 5491
Corrections: other; strip searches according to biological sex by MDOC facilities; require. Amends sec. 69a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.269a).
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HB 5491 proposes to amend section 69a of the 1953 PA 232 to require that strip searches conducted by Michigan Department of Corrections facilities be performed according to the biological sex of the individual. The bill specifically targets the procedures for these searches within MDOC facilities.
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Sponsors + 11 cosponsors
- Gina Johnsen Republican lead
- Alicia St. Germaine Republican
- Brian BeGole Republican
- Donni Steele Republican
- Doug Wozniak Republican
- Greg Alexander Republican
- Jay DeBoyer Republican
- Jennifer Wortz Republican
- Luke Meerman Republican
- Mike Mueller Republican
- Tim Kelly Republican
- Tom Kunse Republican