A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
This resolution declares August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan to increase public understanding of cases where a parent or caregiver causes the death of a child. It aims to encourage collaboration among medical professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations to better recognize risk factors and support child safety. The measure also seeks to honor the memory of children lost to filicide and promote education on prevention efforts across the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 26, 2026
Last action Aug 26, 2026
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The resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan was adopted with additional co-sponsors added. The substantive policy content of the resolution remained unchanged; the only meaningful modification was the expansion of the list of sponsoring representatives from two to seven.
TECHNICAL
The list of sponsoring representatives expanded from Reps. Rigas and Neyer to include Alexander, Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox, and MacDonell, indicating broader legislative support for the resolution.
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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2
Key actions
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Committee
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Aug 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
adopted
lower
Aug 26, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Angela Rigas
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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