Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5010: Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21e to ch. VIII.

In committee Last action September 24, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 09/18/2025

Plain-language summary

HB 5010 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on September 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21e to ch. VIII. Primary sponsor: Pauline Wendzel (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 24, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 09/18/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pauline Wendzel (Republican). 18 co-sponsors.