MI HB5438

Expands the definition of "coercion" in Michigan's human trafficking statute to include facilitating or controlling an individual's access to controlled substances, other than for legitimate medical purposes.

Adds abuse or threats of abuse of the legal system (including threats of arrest or deportation) to the definition of coercion, regardless of whether the person could actually be arrested or deported.

Includes confiscation or possession of passports, immigration documents, or government identification documents as a form of coercion.

Defines "debt bondage" as pledging personal services as security for debt when the value of services is not applied to liquidate the debt or the length and nature of services are not specifically limited.

Effective date: July 25, 2018 (90 days after enactment on April 26, 2018).