SB0522

Children: parental rights; grounds for termination of parental rights; include human trafficking violations. Amends sec. 19b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.19b).

Introduced·9/4/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0522 adds human trafficking violations as a ground for terminating parental rights.

Michigan SB0522 amends the state's child protection law to include human trafficking violations as a ground for terminating parental rights. This bill modifies the conditions under which a court may terminate parental rights, adding human trafficking as a factor. The legislation aims to protect children from further harm by ensuring that parents involved in human trafficking lose their parental rights. This change is intended to align the state's legal framework with the serious nature of human trafficking crimes.

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Calendar

Oct 23, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Dayna Polehanki

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Rosemary Bayer

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety