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MI SB1283

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians to obtain informed written consent before performing an abortion, with specific information provided at least 24 hours before the procedure.

  • Mandates that physicians provide patients with medically accurate depictions of fetal development at their gestational age, written procedure descriptions, and prenatal care information before abortion.

  • Requires use of the most technologically advanced ultrasound equipment available on-site for ultrasound examinations, with exceptions allowed if use would jeopardize patient health based on physician judgment.

  • Allows patients to view active ultrasound images and receive physical pictures of ultrasound images, with the option to decline viewing.

  • Creates exemption from consent requirements for medical emergencies that necessitate immediate abortion to prevent death or serious bodily harm, with documented justification required.

Legislative Description

Health; abortion; ultrasound equipment used on woman seeking an abortion; require use of most technologically advanced equipment on site. Amends sec. 17015 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17015).

Health, abortion

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

9/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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