evidence_text: Tsernoglou, Edwards Reintroduce Bills Making It Easier for Survivors of Domestic & Violent Crimes to Find Emergency Housing: LANSING, Mich., Dec. 22, 2025 — State Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Kimberly Edwards (D-Eastpointe) recently reintroduced legislation to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes can bring their pets with them when seeking emergency housing. Currently, the Crime Victims Services Commission (CVSC) reimburses certain expenses for victims of crimes that are forced to relocate when their safety is at risk. Individuals who are forced to relocate are often victims of domestic violence and, in many cases, the decision to leave or [...]