Loading chat...

MI HB5674

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Samir Singh

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Public Health Code to condition immunity from liability for refusing abortion services on health facilities complying with new patient safety requirements in section 20184a.

  • Prohibits health facilities from refusing reproductive health services when withholding them would result in or prolong an imminent serious risk to a patient's life or health.

  • Prohibits health facilities from limiting health care professionals' duty to provide medically accurate information, make referrals, or deliver reproductive health services when necessary to prevent serious risk to patient life or health.

  • Defines "reproductive health services" to include contraception, abortion, ectopic pregnancy treatment, miscarriage management, assisted reproductive technology, infertility treatment, STI screening and treatment, pregnancy and postnatal care, and sterilization.

  • Allows health care professionals, the Attorney General, patients, and injured individuals to sue for violations, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible for up to 3 times actual damages plus pain and suffering, court costs, and attorney fees, with a minimum of $1,000 per violation.

Legislative Description

Health facilities; patient safety; notice and alternative services; require for health facilities and health care professionals that refuse to provide certain services. Amends sec. 20181 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20181) & adds sec. 20184a.

Health: occupations

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/19/2016

5/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform5/19/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available