Jordan D’s Law, creating greater protections against online sexual exploitation in Michigan, took effect this week
LANSING, Mich., April 4, 2025 — A package of laws enhancing criminal penalties and sentencing guidelines for those who commit sextortion in Michigan went into effect this week, enhancing the state’s ability to protect children and vulnerable Michiganders from the growing threat of online sextortion. Coined “Jordan D’s Law” in the memory of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Marquette, Public Acts 261-62 create tiered penalties, including more severe consequences for repeat offenders, to ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice. In response to the laws taking effect, Democratic Floor Leader John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming), sponsor of Public Act 261, issued the following statement:
“Today’s news is another step toward justice for the DeMay family and hundreds of others who have been victims of online sextortion. This heinous and increasingly frequent crime is one that we must vigorously combat and give prosecutors every chance to bring to justice the criminals who perpetrate these acts. I was proud to advance this ability with the passage of Jordan D’s law, alongside my colleague Rep. Kara Hope. We will continue to work on ways to improve safety in our state, and I applaud our law enforcement for pursuing every avenue for justice in this case.”
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