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MI SB1156

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Makes it illegal to commit, attempt, or threaten assault crimes or violations of stalking/harassment laws (sections 411h and 411i) to coerce abortion.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/11/2014
Judiciary12/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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