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MI HB5941
Bill
Status
9/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Geiss
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians from ordering or performing transvaginal ultrasound examinations on patients before performing an abortion unless the examination is medically necessary for reasons unrelated to the abortion procedure.
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Adds new section 17015a to the Public Health Code establishing the transvaginal ultrasound restriction.
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Amends section 17515 to require physicians performing abortions to comply with both section 17015 and the new section 17015a.
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Applies the definition of "abortion" from section 17015 to the new restrictions.
Legislative Description
Health; abortion; performance of a transvaginal ultrasound examination on patient prior to performing an abortion; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 17515 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17515) & adds sec. 17015a.
Health, abortion
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/21/2012
9/25/2012