Bill Text: MI SB0593 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: Children; foster care; consideration within foster care system for minors who may be victims of human trafficking; allow. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 4e.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 21-5)
Status: (Passed) 2014-10-22 - Assigned Pa 0338'14 With Immediate Effect [SB0593 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-SB0593-Engrossed.html
SB-0593, As Passed Senate, March 26, 2014
SUBSTITUTE FOR
SENATE BILL NO. 593
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled
"Foster care and adoption services act,"
(MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 4e.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 4e. Before determining placement of a child in its care,
a supervising agency shall give special consideration to
information that a child may be the victim of human trafficking. If
a supervising agency finds that a child is or may be a victim of
human trafficking, the supervising agency shall place the child in
a setting that provides mental health services, counseling, or
other specialized services that are necessary or appropriate for a
victim of human trafficking.