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MI SB1127
Bill
Status
10/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bertram Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "elective abortion" in the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act to exclude abortions performed when the pregnancy results from rape or incest.
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Allows physicians to terminate pregnancies without it being classified as an elective abortion if the woman's physical condition necessitates termination to avert her death, or if the pregnancy results from rape or incest.
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Clarifies that "health care corporation" refers to nonprofit health care corporations as defined in the nonprofit health care corporation reform act.
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Defines key terms including "physician," "health facility or agency," and "qualified health plan" for purposes of abortion insurance coverage requirements.
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Introduced October 22, 2014 by Senators Johnson, Warren, Gregory, Anderson, Smith, Hopgood, and Ananich; referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health benefits; Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act; provide exception in case of rape or incest. Amends sec. 11 of 2013 PA 182 (MCL 550.551).
Health, abortion
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Insurance
10/22/2014