The bill amends Section 520b of the Michigan Penal Code regarding criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. It specifies that a person is guilty of this offense if they engage in sexual penetration with another person under certain circumstances, including if the victim is under 13 years of age or between 13 and 16 years old and the actor is in a position of authority or related to the victim. The bill also clarifies the definitions of coercion and the circumstances under which sexual penetration is considered a crime, including the use of force, threats, or the actor's position of authority.

Additionally, the bill introduces new penalties for those convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, including mandatory imprisonment terms based on the age of the victim and the age of the perpetrator. Specifically, it establishes that individuals 18 years or older who commit such acts against victims under 13 years of age may face life imprisonment without parole if they have prior convictions for similar offenses. The bill also mandates lifetime electronic monitoring for offenders, reinforcing the seriousness of these crimes and the state's commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 750.520