2014 House Bill 5239 / Public Act 344

Human trafficking crime package

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To require Department of Human Services employees to promptly report to law enforcement suspected child abuse or child neglect involving human trafficking crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 12, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 18, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 19, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2014

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

May 20, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require Department of Human Services employees to promptly report to law enforcement suspected child abuse or child neglect involving human trafficking crimes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014