MI HB5071

Appropriates $175,000 in federal funds to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for fiscal year 2025-2026 for violence against women programs

Funding comes entirely from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, with no state general fund dollars required

Supports contractors and experts providing training on recognizing and treating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations

Funds law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, and court responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking

Supports development and enforcement of arrest policies and protection order enforcement through collaboration between agencies