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MI HB5086

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Bizon

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly selling, collecting fees for, transferring, distributing, or giving away an embryo, fetus, or neonate for uses that violate sections 2685-2689 of the Public Health Code.

  • Prohibits knowingly receiving financial benefit or compensation for distributing or transferring an embryo, fetus, neonate, or any of their organs, tissues, or cells obtained from an elective abortion.

  • Defines "elective abortion" as intentional termination of pregnancy by instrument, drug, or device for purposes other than increasing probability of live birth, preserving life or health of the child after birth, or removing a dead fetus.

  • Excludes contraceptive use and physician-performed pregnancy terminations necessary to avert a woman's death from the definition of elective abortion.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Health; abortion; compensation for the distribution or transfer of any portion of a fetus, embryo, or neonate, including portions obtained as a result of an elective abortion; prohibit. Amends sec. 2690 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2690).

Health: abortion

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/02/2015

12/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/1/2015

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