Dossier
House Bill 5685
Coverage of House Bill 5685 in the Nexus archive.
- House committee considers bill to establish penalties for threats or harassment of DHHS caregivers
The House Judiciary Committee is considering bills to establish penalties for threats against Michigan DHHS caregivers, including foster parents. Testimonies highlighted incidents like an attack that killed a foster mother, with sponsors arguing the bills address legal gaps, while a representative questioned their effectiveness.