House adopts resolution designating June 15, 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Representative McDonald presented House Resolution 332, which recognizes June 15, 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Michigan. In remarks supporting the resolution, McDonald cited figures from the Attorney General's office, saying, "According to the Attorney General's office, nearly 75,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of Elder Abuse every year," and noting that, nationwide, "one in 10 older adults experience abuse, neglect, and exploitation."

McDonald described physical, behavioral, and financial signs of elder abuse — dehydration, unexplained injuries, withdrawal, unusual financial transactions and changes in wills — and urged colleagues to support increased awareness and protections for older residents. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote (members responded 'I' to the call for ayes) and no roll‑call tally appears in the transcript.

Why it matters: The resolution is ceremonial and aims to raise awareness statewide about elder abuse and its signs, which supporters said is underreported and complex to address. The House then recessed for the day and adjourned until June 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.