2013 Senate Bill 585 / 2014 Public Act 334

Human trafficking crime package

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To raise the minimum age for prostitution-related crimes to from 16 to 18, and prohibit local units of government from enacting ordinances that establish lower minimum ages. Individuals under this age caught violating the law would be presumed to be victims of some kind of coercion and could be taken into protective custody and placed under probate (family) court supervision.

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

Feb. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then 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

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To raise the minimum age for prostitution-related crimes to from 16 to 18, and prohibit local units of government from enacting ordinances that establish lower minimum ages. Individuals under this age caught violating the law would be presumed to be victims of some kind of coercion and could be taken into protective custody and placed under probate (family) court supervision.

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