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MI SB0135
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires written consent of a minor and one parent or legal guardian before performing an abortion on a minor, with limited exceptions.
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Allows a minor to petition the family division of circuit court for a waiver of parental consent if a parent is unavailable, refuses consent, or the minor declines to seek parental permission.
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Establishes expedited court procedures including hearings within 72 hours, written orders within 48 hours, confidential proceedings, and court-appointed legal representation or guardian ad litem at no cost to the minor.
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Grants waiver if court finds the minor is sufficiently mature and informed to decide independently, or alternatively, if waiver would be in the minor's best interest based on factors including parental neglect, abuse, or lack of concern for the minor's welfare.
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Prohibits multiple petitions for the same pregnancy after a waiver denial and allows appeals to the court of appeals with expedited, confidential proceedings; requires reporting of suspected child or sexual abuse to authorities.
Legislative Description
Children; parental rights; process for judicial waiver of parental consent requirement; clarify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1990 PA 211 (MCL 722.903 & 722.904).
Children, parental rights
Last Action
Placed On Immediate Passage
10/17/2012