Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1144: Children: child abuse or child neglect; use of child advocacy centers in sexual exploitation cases; permit. Amends secs. 2, 3, 7j, 7l, 8 & 8b of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622 et seq.)

In committee Last action September 9, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Plain-language summary

SB 1144 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children: child abuse or child neglect; use of child advocacy centers in sexual exploitation cases; permit. Amends secs. 2, 3, 7j, 7l, 8 & 8b of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622 et seq.). Primary sponsor: John Damoose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Damoose (Republican).