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MI SB1116
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a new section 10h establishing that individuals who are victims of human trafficking and meet all other eligibility requirements are eligible to receive assistance under the Social Welfare Act.
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Exempts human trafficking victims who provide original certification or eligibility letters from the Office of Refugee Resettlement from providing additional immigration documents to receive assistance.
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Amends section 57b to add human trafficking victims as an eligible category for Family Independence Program assistance, alongside U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, and refugees.
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Amends section 109m to allow human trafficking victims to receive medical assistance benefits for medical and psychological treatment resulting from their trafficking victimization.
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Defines "victim of human trafficking" as individuals who are victims of violations under Michigan Penal Code chapter LXVIIA (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h) or the federal Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.
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
Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors And Human Services
10/18/2016