Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HR347: A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 26, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
From the enrolled text, August 26, 2026:
A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Filicide, the act of a parent or caregiver causing the death of a child, is a tragic and complex issue that has lasting impacts on families, communities, and society; and Whereas, Increasing public awareness and understanding of filicide and its warning signs may help encourage informed conversations, strengthen community awareness, and promote efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable children; and Whereas, National Filicide Awareness Month provides an opportunity to honor the memory of children whose lives have been lost to filicide while acknowledging the profound grief experienced by surviving family members and loved ones; and Whereas, Observing National Filicide Awareness Month encourages collaboration among medical professionals, educators, child welfare professionals, law enforcement officers, members of the judiciary, prosecutors, mental health professionals, victim advocates, and community organizations to better recognize risk factors and support child safety; and Whereas, Greater awareness of filicide may encourage education, research, and the sharing of evidence-based practices intended to improve prevention efforts and foster informed responses from professionals and communities across the state; and Whereas, National Filicide Awareness Month serves as an opportunity for the people of Michigan to recognize the importance of protecting children, supporting families affected by tragedy, and promoting awareness of this critical public health and public …
Sponsors
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79) · primary sponsor
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
- Fitzgerald, John (D, 83)
- Fox, Joseph (R, 101)
- MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
Latest actions
- : adopted
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Angela Rigas
Common questions
- What is HR347?
- HR347 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
- What does HR347 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
- What is the status of HR347?
- Passed both chambers as of August 26, 2026. Latest action: adopted (August 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR347?
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR347?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0347
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