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MI HR0218

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Latanya Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses legislative support for Michigan to continue efforts to expose and stop human trafficking activities in the state
  • Notes that approximately 1.5 million children and adults are subjected to prostitution in the North American commercial sex trade
  • Identifies Michigan as ranking second nationally in human trafficking involvement, behind only Nevada
  • Highlights Michigan's vulnerability to trafficking due to proximity to Canada, waterways, and large events
  • References Public Act 325 (2014) establishing the Human Trafficking Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to provide training, collect information, and recommend legislative improvements

Legislative Description

A resolution to express the sense of this legislative body that the state of Michigan should continue its efforts to expose and stop human trafficking activities in the state.

Human Trafficking

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice

2/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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