LANSING, Mich.—Michigan Senate Democrats are praising the passage of a bill from the upper house that would require placards with human trafficking prevention messaging to be posted in hotels, motels and short-term rentals.
"One sign," says Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow of the city of Royal Oak. "One number. This legislation is simple, straight-forward, and will save lives."
Sen. McMorrow adds, “Just as the display of this hotline number is already required at rest areas, airports, and adult entertainment venues, every lodging facility in the state should be sending the same message: we see you; we’re watching; and help is available. That’s the message we’re sending by passing this critical bill with near unanimous support from the Michigan Senate, and I hope our House colleagues will follow our lead and help us get this across the finish line.”
If the bill is adopted by the governor, it would require all lodging facilities to post the placards prominently. This legislation was developed through the efforts of the Detroit Human Trafficking Task Force, per reports, whose leadership played a key role in the Detroit City Council’s unanimous approval of comparable measures in May 2024.
The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.
