Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 235 — A resolution to declare January 18-24, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life Week in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to declare January 18-24, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life Week in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HR 235 added language emphasizing the "Sanctity of Human Life," while removing similar references from an earlier draft. This change underscores a strengthened commitment to prioritizing life issues in the legislative agenda. The shift may affect discussions and decisions regarding policies related to health care, abortion, and life ethics, highlighting the bill's focus on these moral considerations.

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and Whereas, A core responsibility of good government is to protect the rights of its citizens as articulated by Thomas Sanctity of Human Life W 26H_HR0235_INTR_1 c38obs 1 Jefferson, who declared, “The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government”;
and Whereas, A core responsibility of good government is to protect the rights of its citizens as articulated by Thomas Sanctity of Human Life W 26H_HR235_AA_1 mhraux 1 Jefferson, who declared, “The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government”;
and be it further Resolved, That the citizens of this state are encouraged Sanctity of Human Life W 26H_HR0235_INTR_1 c38obs during this week to reflect on the value of human life, to support women, babies, and families, and to strengthen a culture of life, compassion, and respect for every human being.
and be it further Resolved, That the citizens of this state are encouraged Sanctity of Human Life W 26H_HR235_AA_1 mhraux during this week to reflect on the value of human life, to support women, babies, and families, and to strengthen a culture of life, compassion, and respect for every human being.
Sanctity of Human Life W 26H_HR0235_INTR_1 c38obs
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 235 do?
A resolution to declare January 18-24, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life Week in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 235?
HR 235 is sponsored by Jennifer Wortz (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 235?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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