Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI.
Key claim: HB5453 proposes creating a prison diversion program in Michigan for individuals charged with possession of controlled substances by amending the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Abstract
(HB5453 · 103rd Legislature) Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI. Latest action (2026-06-10): Referred To Second Reading
Why this matters
A statutory diversion track for drug-possession defendants shifts individuals from the corrections system toward community-based supervision and, likely, substance use disorder treatment — expanding demand on Michigan’s SUD services infrastructure and safety-net benefits. Who gains: defendants charged with possession, who avoid prison; who may bear new load: licensed SUD providers, Medicaid, and behavioral health authorities. Status is introduced, so operational details (eligibility, funding, treatment linkage) remain to be defined.