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MI HB5181
Bill
Status
11/29/2011
Primary Sponsor
Margaret O'Brien
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals injured by a coercive act to bring a civil action and recover damages for emotional distress and other damages allowed by law.
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Caps noneconomic loss damages at $5,000 when economic loss damages are $5,000 or less.
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Establishes statute of limitations of three years from when the claim accrues, or one year after the injured individual reaches age 18 if they were under 18 when the claim accrued.
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Defines "coercive act" as an act prohibited by Michigan Penal Code section 213a and defines related terms including "emotional distress," "economic loss," and "noneconomic loss."
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Takes effect March 31, 2013, contingent on enactment of House Bill No. 4799.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; civil actions; civil action for coercion of an abortion; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4798'11, HB 4799'11, HB 5134'11, HB 5182'11
Civil procedure, civil actions
Last Action
Laid Over One Day Under The Rules
12/12/2012