Corrections: other; report of certain aggregate data for prisoners who are not citizens of the United States; require the department to provide. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 7b.

The bill requires the Michigan Department of Corrections to collect and report aggregate data on prisoners who are not U.S. citizens. This addition aims to enhance transparency regarding the demographics of the prison population. It amends existing legislation from 1953 to include this new requirement.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes transparency and accountability within the corrections system. By gathering data on non-citizen prisoners, the state can better understand the impact of immigration status on incarceration rates and develop informed policies.

Critics may argue that this bill could stigmatize non-citizen prisoners and contribute to negative perceptions about immigration. They might express concerns that focusing on the citizenship status of inmates could divert attention from broader issues within the prison system, such as rehabilitation and systemic reform.