A resolution to declare November 2024 as Family Court Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
This bill declares November 2024 as Family Court Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the importance of child safety and best interests in family court decisions. It aims to raise public and professional awareness about the lasting impacts of these decisions and the need for judges and court staff to use evidence-based practices in handling cases involving domestic violence and child abuse. The resolution emphasizes the importance of training professionals on topics such as coercive control and childhood trauma to ensure impartial decision-making. By designating this month, the bill seeks to encourage collaboration among legislators, advocates, and community members to improve family court practices and protect children.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2024
Last action Dec 3, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Dec 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
adopted
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Kara Hope
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Angela Witwer
DDemocratic
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Kelly Breen
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
Co
Tullio Liberati
DDemocratic
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