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MI SB1156
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits coercing a pregnant female to have an abortion against her will through violence, threats, or other means with knowledge of pregnancy and intent to coerce.
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Makes it illegal to commit, attempt, or threaten assault crimes or violations of stalking/harassment laws (sections 411h and 411i) to coerce abortion.
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Prohibits discontinuing financial support, withdrawing from contracts, discharging from employment, or engaging in coercion to pressure a pregnant woman against having an abortion after she has expressed unwillingness.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties with fines up to $5,000, or up to $10,000 if the offender is the father/putative father and the pregnant individual is under 18 years old.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment; permits additional charges for violations of other laws committed while violating this section.
Legislative Description
Crimes; other; coercing female to have an abortion against her will; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 213a.
Crimes, other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice
12/11/2014