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MI HB5970
Bill
Status
10/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Robert Kosowski
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AI Summary
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Adds eligibility for Family Independence Program assistance to individuals who are or were victims of human trafficking, defined as victims of Michigan's human trafficking statutes (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h) or the federal Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386).
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Exempts human trafficking victims who provide original certification or eligibility letters from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement from having to submit additional immigration documents to receive assistance.
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Allows human trafficking victims to receive medical assistance benefits for medical and psychological treatment resulting from their trafficking victimization.
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Removes the requirement that non-citizens verify immigration status through the federal SAVE program if they are human trafficking victims (while maintaining SAVE verification for other non-citizens).
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Human services; services or financial assistance; eligibility for assistance under the social welfare act; include victims of human trafficking. Amends secs. 57b & 109m of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57b & 400.109m) & adds sec. 10h.
Human services: medical services
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016
11/9/2016