A resolution to declare June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 17 co-sponsors

Declares June 15, 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Michigan to promote awareness, education, and reporting of elder abuse and protect older adults.

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Summary of HR 332 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose and intent

Declares June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Emphasizes the value of Michigan’s older adults and the responsibility to protect them from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Aims to raise awareness about elder abuse, encourage reporting, and promote learning about signs and reporting mechanisms.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation: The Michigan House of Representatives designates June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day within the state.

Awareness and education framing: Encourages residents to learn the signs of elder abuse (e.g., physical trauma, withdrawal, depression, anxiety, fear of family members or caregivers) and to report suspected abuse.

Advocacy alignment: Aligns with broader advocacy efforts to identify, report, and investigate elder abuse to reduce harm to older adults.

Who or what would be affected

Elderly residents of Michigan as beneficiaries of heightened awareness campaigns and a formal recognition day.

General Michigan residents and communities, who are encouraged to observe, participate in, and support elder abuse awareness activities.

State officials, agencies, and organizations involved in elder protection and reporting, which may see increased attention to elder abuse issues around the designated day.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and adopted on June 16, 2026.

Formal action: A House resolution, not a bill creating new law, intended to recognize a day of awareness and solidarity on a state level.

No new statutes or fiscal allocations are specified within the resolution; it serves as ceremonial and awareness-raising.

Sponsors and support

Primary sponsor: Rep. Sharon MacDonell.

Co-sponsors include a broad list of state representatives from both parties, signaling cross-member support for elder abuse awareness.

Practical implications

May prompt state and local agencies, non-profits, and communities to organize events (e.g., educational programs, seminars, informational campaigns) on June 15, 2026.

Could lead to enhanced public discourse about elder abuse, reporting channels, and available protections for older adults.

Provides a formal anchor for media coverage and community outreach around elder abuse awareness in Michigan.

Overall, HR 332 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Michigan and encouraging awareness, education, and reporting to protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.