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MI HB4851

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Gamrat

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Exempts pregnant individuals from criminal liability and clarifies that the law does not create a right to abortion or repeal existing abortion regulations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice9/9/2015

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