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HR 185

A Resolution amending House Rule 45 (a), further providing for government oversight committee.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Bernstine and 7 co-sponsors

Designates October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan to raise awareness, support survivors, and mobilize communities for prevention and resources.

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Bill Summary · HR 185

Summary — HR 185 (Michigan)

A resolution declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the State of Michigan

Main purpose

HR 185 is a non‑binding House resolution that formally designates October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan. Its intent is to raise public awareness about domestic violence, recognize the scope and impacts of intimate‑partner violence, and encourage continued education, prevention, and support for victims and survivors.

Key provisions and content

  • Officially declares October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • Cites background information and data to justify the designation:
    • Notes that Domestic Violence Awareness Month began nationally in October 1981 (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — NCADV).
    • Uses the NCADV definition of domestic violence to include physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse as patterns of power and control.
    • References public health statistics: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that about 41% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime, and that intimate partner violence represented a substantial share of violent crime in prior CDC reporting.
    • Reports 69,763 incidents of domestic violence reported to Michigan police in 2022 (Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center).
    • Notes the estimated lifetime economic cost associated with intimate partner violence (CDC estimate cited in the text: $3.6 trillion).
  • Emphasizes the need for ongoing awareness, victim support, perpetrator accountability, prevention, and education.
  • The substitute (H‑1) version streamlines the resolution language used for final adoption.

Who is affected

  • The resolution is primarily symbolic and thus does not create legal rights or obligations. Its direct effects are on:
    • Survivors and victims — through increased public attention and encouragement for communities to offer support and resources.
    • State and local advocacy and service organizations, law enforcement, public health agencies, schools, employers, and faith and community groups — as potential participants in awareness and prevention activities during October.
    • The general public — by promoting education and awareness of domestic violence issues.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: January 3, 2025 (House; presented as a House resolution).
  • Sponsor / proponent: Rep. Stephanie Young (introduced version noted in the record).
  • Substitute (H‑1) adopted; the resolution was adopted by the House (recorded actions include suspension of rules and adoption, and later enrollment).
  • Enrollment and transmittal steps recorded in spring 2025 (reported enrolled, enrolled and signed by the Speaker, and presented to the Secretary of State per House records).
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial/recognition resolution).

Legal and budgetary impact

  • HR 185 is a ceremonial House resolution (not a statute). It does not amend Michigan law, does not create new programs, and does not appropriate funds.
  • Any resulting activities (events, outreach, trainings) would rely on existing agency budgets or separate appropriations/initiatives if funding is sought later.

Potential effects and significance

  • Raises visibility of intimate‑partner violence issues across Michigan during October 2025.
  • May prompt public events, education campaigns, partnership activity among service providers, and renewed legislative or administrative attention to prevention, victim services, and enforcement gaps.
  • As a formal recognition, it can help mobilize community organizations, employers, schools, and local governments to coordinate awareness and support efforts during the designated month.

Related/companion measures (as listed in record): HR 2480; HR 975; S 97; HCR 191.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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