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MI HB5592

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Lyons

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds subsection (3) to MCL 750.167 to clarify that a mother's breastfeeding of a child or expressing breast milk does not constitute indecent or obscene conduct, regardless of whether her areola or nipple is visible.

  • Exempts breastfeeding from the disorderly conduct prohibition against indecent or obscene conduct in public places under MCL 750.167(1)(f).

  • Takes effect June 24, 2014, contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 674 of the 97th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Crimes; disorderly conduct; visibility of certain parts of a woman's anatomy while breastfeeding child; exclude from disorderly conduct law. Amends sec. 167 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.167). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0674'13

Children, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 199'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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