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MI HB5731

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Daley

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that the prohibition does not create a right to abortion and does not override existing abortion restrictions under Michigan law.

  • Applies identical sex-selective abortion restrictions to both osteopathic physicians (section 17515b) and medical doctors (section 17015b).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health Policy6/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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