2013 House Bill 5025 / 2014 Public Act 335

“Human trafficking” criminal law package

Introduced in the House

Oct. 1, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To allow and facilitate the expungement of prostitution offenses from a person’s criminal record if the individual was the victim of a “human trafficking” violation.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Jan. 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 11, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To allow and facilitate the expungement of a prostitution offense from a person’s criminal record if the person was the victim of a “human trafficking” violation.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 13, 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 allow and facilitate the expungement of a prostitution offense from a person’s criminal record if the person was the victim of a “human trafficking” violation.

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014