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This resolution, passed by the Michigan House of Representatives, officially designates January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. The resolution acknowledges that human trafficking, a form of modern slavery where individuals are exploited for labor or commercial sex through force, fraud, or coercion, is a significant issue in Michigan, with the state ranking among the top ten nationally for reported trafficking activity in 2023. It highlights that this crime affects people of all backgrounds and that public awareness is crucial for identifying victims and preventing further exploitation, therefore encouraging all Michiganders to engage in efforts to raise awareness, prevent trafficking, and take action against it, and will be communicated to the Michigan State Police, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission to signify the state's dedication to ending this crime.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0232