HB5012

Crimes: human trafficking; safe harbor protection for minors who are victims of sex and labor trafficking; modify certain requirements. Amends sec. 451 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.451).

Introduced·9/18/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5012 modifies safe harbor protections for minors in human trafficking cases.

Michigan HB5012 amends the state's human trafficking laws to modify safe harbor protections for minors who are victims of sex and labor trafficking. The bill specifies that minors under 18 years of age who fail to comply with court-ordered services may not be eligible for the presumption of being coerced into trafficking activities. It also mandates that investigations into human trafficking involving minors must begin within 24 hours of a report.

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Calendar

Jan 21

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Sep 24, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/18/2025

Sep 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Tom Kunse

Sep 18, 2025

House

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