MI HB4799

Adds section 213a to the Michigan Penal Code prohibiting coercion of a pregnant female to have an abortion against her will.

Makes it illegal to commit, attempt, or threaten violations of stalking/harassment laws (sections 411h-411i) or assaultive crimes with intent to coerce abortion.

Prohibits discontinuing legal support obligations, withdrawing from contracts/agreements, or discharging from employment after being informed the pregnant individual does not want an abortion, with intent to coerce abortion.

Defines information that a pregnant female does not want abortion as any statement or act that would clearly demonstrate to a reasonable person unwillingness to comply with abortion requests.

Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $5,000, or up to $10,000 if the father/putative father is 18+ and the pregnant individual is under 18; penalties match the underlying offense for subsection (1)(a) violations; takes effect March 31, 2013.