SB0523

Children: parental rights; grounds for the department to submit a petition for the court to have authority and jurisdiction over a juvenile; include human trafficking violations. Amends sec. 18 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.638).

Introduced·9/4/25
Introduced Text

Expands grounds for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to petition for court jurisdiction over a juvenile to include human.

The bill amends Michigan law to include human trafficking violations as a ground for the Department of Health and Human Services to petition for court jurisdiction over a juvenile. This change aims to ensure that cases involving human trafficking are addressed by the court, potentially leading to the termination of parental rights if the parent has failed to take reasonable steps to intervene. The bill specifies that human trafficking is defined under the Human Trafficking Commission Act. This amendment seeks to protect children from ongoing abuse and exploitation.

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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 Stephanie Chang

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

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