2013 Senate Bill 593 / 2014 Public Act 338

Human trafficking crime package

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To require child placement agencies to give special consideration to information that a child may be the victim of human trafficking crimes, and on that basis find that the usual reunification, adoption, or other foster care services may not be suitable. Instead, the child would have to be placed in a setting that provided mental health, counseling, or other specialized services appropriate for a human trafficking victim.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Feb. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 26, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 26, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 21, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To require child placement agencies to give special consideration to information that a child may be the victim of human trafficking crimes, and on that basis find that the usual reunification, adoption, or other foster care services may not be suitable. Instead, the child would have to be placed in a setting that provided mental health, counseling, or other specialized services appropriate for a human trafficking victim.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014