Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 347 — A resolution to declare August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced August 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution declares August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan.

The bill designates August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan to raise awareness about filicide, the act of a parent killing their own child. It aims to facilitate discussions and promote understanding of this issue.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of the bill adds specific names of representatives who offered the resolution. Additionally, it clarifies that National Filicide Awareness Month serves as an opportunity for Michiganders to promote awareness of filicide and encourages increased education and collaboration among professionals and communities dedicated to child protection. The changes enhance the emphasis on recognizing this issue within the community and supporting families affected by filicide.

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Rigas and Neyer offered the following resolution:
Rigas, Neyer, Alexander, Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox and MacDonell offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Observing National Filicide Awareness Month National Filicide Awareness M 26H_HR0347_INTR_1 nc4us2 1 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 National Filicide Awareness M 26H_HR347_AA_1 f7umx8 1 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;
National Filicide Awareness M 26H_HR0347_INTR_1 nc4us2
National Filicide Awareness M 26H_HR347_AA_1 f7umx8
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Action History

  1. adopted

  2. introduced by Representative Rep. Angela Rigas

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (140)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 347?
HR 347 is sponsored by Sharon MacDonell (Democrat), Joseph Fox (Republican), John Fitzgerald (Democrat), Kelly A Breen (Democrat), Gregory Alexander (Republican), Jerry Neyer (Republican), and Angela Rigas (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 347?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced August 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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