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MI HR0413

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Collene Lamonte

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Cites statistic that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and approximately 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault annually
  • Notes that nearly one-third of female homicide victims are killed by intimate partners and domestic violence costs exceed $5.8 billion annually
  • Encourages all Michiganders to recognize signs of violence and support those impacted by domestic assault
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to domestic violence organizations and state agencies including the Michigan Department of Community Health

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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