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MI HB4851
Bill
Status
9/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Gamrat
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians to determine the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before performing an abortion, except in medical emergencies, using accepted standards of care.
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Prohibits abortion if the unborn child has a probable postfertilization age of 20 or more weeks, unless the physician determines in reasonable clinical judgment that the abortion is necessary to avert the pregnant individual's death.
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Makes violation of this section a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $7,500, or both.
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Exempts pregnant individuals from criminal liability and clarifies that the law does not create a right to abortion or repeal existing abortion regulations.
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Defines key terms including "medical emergency" (limited to physical conditions, excluding psychological or emotional conditions and conditions based on anticipated self-harm).
Legislative Description
Health; abortion; pain-capable unborn child protection act; enact. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 325.
Crimes: other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/10/2015
9/10/2015