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MI HB5731
Bill
Status
6/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Daley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians from intentionally performing abortions when the pregnant woman is seeking abortion based on fetus sex or is being coerced in violation of Michigan Penal Code section 213a.
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Establishes violations of these prohibitions as grounds for disciplinary action against physicians under the Public Health Code, subject to sanctions including probation, suspension, revocation, fines up to $250,000, restitution, and community service.
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Clarifies that the prohibition does not create a right to abortion and does not override existing abortion restrictions under Michigan law.
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Applies identical sex-selective abortion restrictions to both osteopathic physicians (section 17515b) and medical doctors (section 17015b).
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Bill effectiveness is contingent upon the enactment of House Bill 5713 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Health; abortion; gender-based abortions; prohibit. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226) & adds secs. 17015b & 17515b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5713'12
Health, abortion
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 06/13/2012
6/13/2012