Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 523: Children: parental rights; grounds for the department to submit a petition for the court to have authority and jurisdiction over a juvenile; include human trafficking violations. Amends sec. 18 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.638).

In committee Last action September 9, 2025: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: DAYNA POLEHANKI

Plain-language summary

SB 523 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children: parental rights; grounds for the department to submit a petition for the court to have authority and jurisdiction over a juvenile; include human trafficking violations. Amends sec. 18 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.638). Primary sponsor: Stephanie Chang (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: DAYNA POLEHANKI.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stephanie Chang (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.