2013 House Bill 5012 / 2014 Public Act 336

“Human trafficking” criminal law package

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To create a legal presumption that a minor who is engaged in prostitution is being coerced.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Nov. 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 4, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 1, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To create a legal presumption that a minor who is engaged in prostitution is being coerced.

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014