Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Protect Children from Abusive Youth Transport Practices, Supported by Paris Hilton
The Michigan Senate has overwhelmingly passed House Bill 5514, a legislative measure aimed at safeguarding children from inhumane transportation methods to residential treatment programs. State Representative Cam Cavitt introduced the bill, which seeks to strengthen protections for minors transported by private companies to youth treatment facilities. The legislation specifically prohibits the use of blindfolds, hoods, handcuffs, chains, or other restraints on children during transport. Additionally, it bans companies from picking up children for transport between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., ensuring that vulnerable youth are transported under safer and more appropriate conditions. Paris Hilton, founder of 11:11 Media Impact, has publicly celebrated the Senate's vote, emphasizing that Michigan will not tolerate abusive youth transport practices. She expressed gratitude to Representative Cavitt for his leadership and to the survivors who shared their experiences, making this progress possible. The bill now awaits th...
