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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rosemary Bayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mary Cavanagh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| John Damoose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Mallory McMorrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dayna Polehanki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Michael Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: DAYNA POLEHANKI
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG