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This concurrent resolution urges the Governor of Michigan to issue an executive directive requiring state administrative agencies to evaluate whether their program implementations help reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events occurring before age 18 that can have long-lasting negative impacts on health and well-being. The resolution highlights the significant prevalence of ACEs in Michigan, noting that in 2019, an estimated 68 percent of Michigan adults had experienced at least one ACE, with 20 percent having four or more ACEs. The directive would mandate that agencies not only assess their programs' effectiveness in reducing ACEs but also provide an annual report and data to the Legislature and the public about their progress in addressing this public health issue. The resolution emphasizes the critical nature of ACEs, referencing scientific research that demonstrates their potential to cause chronic diseases, mental health challenges, and reduced life expectancy, and calls for proactive preventative actions to mitigate these long-term consequences for future generations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HCR-0001