MI HB5840

Victim testimony is not required in human trafficking prosecutions and does not need to be corroborated if provided.

Expands expert witness qualifications in human trafficking cases to include witnesses with specialized knowledge in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or victim services based on experience or training related to human trafficking.

Allows qualified experts to testify regarding specific types of victim responses and behaviors to help the trier of fact understand human trafficking dynamics and victim impact.

Prohibits qualified expert witnesses from offering opinions on the credibility of any other witness, including the victim.

Permits both prosecution and defense to call qualified experts to testify under these provisions.