MI SB0596

Creates the Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board as an autonomous entity within the Department of Community Health to address medical and mental health services for human trafficking survivors.

Board membership includes directors from the Department of Human Services and Department of Community Health, two physicians appointed by the governor, a human trafficking prevention/intervention expert, two trafficking survivors, a mental health professional, and an emergency department nurse.

Initial board members appointed within 90 days of the effective date with staggered terms ending between December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2018; subsequent members serve 4-year terms.

Board must collect and analyze information on available medical and mental health services for trafficking survivors, coordinate with state and local agencies, meet annually with local health agencies, and establish public awareness programs.

Board shall file an annual report by February 1 to legislative health policy committees with recommendations for improving state laws and rules affecting medical and mental health services for trafficking survivors; act becomes effective January 14, 2015.