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SB 424MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billpassed chamber
Passed

Michigan modifies sex offender registration reporting deadlines and judicial petition requirements

Original title: Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; sex offender registration act; modify.

Last action · June 18, 2025: referred to Committee on Government OperationsSponsor: Sam Singh

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 424 updates the Sex Offenders Registration Act by modifying reporting timelines for address changes, employment updates, and out-of-state convictions, while establishing judicial petition procedures for individuals seeking to review registration requirements or discontinue registration.

Why it matters

Registered sex offenders face revised timeframes—such as three-day reporting windows for changes in residence or employment—while gaining specific legal pathways to petition circuit courts for registration review or discontinuation under defined statutory criteria.

Background
  • Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act mandates public tracking, registration tiers, and reporting compliance for individuals convicted of specified sexual offenses. context
  • Senate Bill 424 was introduced during the 2025-2026 legislative session and sponsored by Senator Sam Singh. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Registered sex offenders

Must adhere to updated 3-day reporting windows for life events, vehicle details, and contact changes, and are subject to specific eligibility timelines and criteria to petition for registration discontinuation.

Directly affected

Law enforcement agencies

Receive updated address, employment, travel, and residency notifications and maintain registration and compilation databases accordingly.

Directly affected

Circuit courts

Review petitions from individuals seeking to determine out-of-state registration obligations or requesting orders to discontinue registration based on statutory factors.

Directly affected

Crime victims

Receive written notification from prosecutors when an offender files a petition and retain the right to attend proceedings and submit written or oral statements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changes must a registered sex offender report, and how quickly must they report them?
A registered sex offender must report changes in residence, employment, student enrollment, name, vehicle information, email addresses, internet identifiers, and telephone numbers not more than 3 business days after the change occurs.
How can an individual with an out-of-state sex offender conviction challenge or clarify their registration requirements in Michigan?
The individual may petition the circuit court where they reside, work, or study to determine if they are required to register in Michigan and what their obligations are under the act, provided they file the petition within 30 days of receiving notification from the department.
Are registered offenders allowed to petition the court to discontinue their registration?
Yes, Tier I, Tier II, and s who meet specific statutory criteria—such as elapsed time requirements, successful completion of supervised release, and no subsequent felony or listed offenses—may petition the court for an order allowing them to discontinue registration.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

14 actions
  1. Jun 18, 2025HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Government Operations
  2. Jun 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
    read a first time
  3. Jun 18, 2025House
    received on 06/17/2025
  4. Jun 17, 2025SenateFloor
    PASSED ROLL CALL # 166 YEAS 20 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 13 NOT VOTING 0
  5. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
  6. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    RULES SUSPENDED
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  1. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH AMENDMENT(S)
  2. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    AMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN
  3. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH AMENDMENT(S)
  4. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
  5. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
  6. Jun 17, 2025Senate
    DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
  7. Jun 12, 2025SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
  8. Jun 12, 2025SenateIntroduced
    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SAM SINGH

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Sam SinghSenate · District 28DemocraticPrimary sponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Codification of Out-of-State Review Timelines

The legislation enforces a strict 30-day window for individuals with out-of-state convictions to challenge registration duties through the circuit court before forfeiting judicial review.

Department of State PoliceDepartment of Corrections

Connected Entities

Department of State Police, Department of Health and Human Services, Sam Singh and 3 more
OrganizationDepartment of State Police“State law enforcement agency receiving residency and registration notifications”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“State department involved in juvenile placements and registrations”Map →
PersonSam Singh“Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 424”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Corrections“State agency responsible for managing offender records, supervision, and release”Map →
otherWilliam Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act“State act referenced regarding victim impact statements”Map →
PersonUnited States Attorney General“Federal official certifying sex offender treatment programs”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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