2013 Senate Bill 596 / 2014 Public Act 461

Human trafficking crime package

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2013

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

To create a state “human trafficking board” to collect and disseminate information on this crime, seek federal and other aid for addressing it and helping victims, and more.

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)

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Nov. 12, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 4, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 9, 2014

Passed in the House 97 to 12 (details)

To create a state “human trafficking board” to collect and disseminate information on this crime, seek federal and other aid for addressing it and helping victims, and more.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To delete certain reporting and coordination provisions.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To create a state “human trafficking board” to collect and disseminate information on this crime, seek federal and other aid for addressing it and helping victims, and more.

Received in the House

Dec. 17, 2014

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 96 to 14 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014