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MI HB5697
Bill
Status
5/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gretchen Driskell
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "elective abortion" in the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act to include an exception for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.
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Adds that a physician may terminate a pregnancy without it being classified as elective abortion if the pregnancy results from rape or incest, in addition to existing exceptions for preserving the mother's life or health.
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Modifies the definition of "health care corporation" by removing the restriction that it must be nonprofit, allowing for-profit entities to be included.
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Updates the definition of "qualified health plan" to reference federal statute 42 USC 18021 instead of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act section 1301.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health benefits; Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act; provide exception in case of rape or incest. Amends sec. 11 of 2013 PA 182 (MCL 550.551).
Health: abortion
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/25/2016
5/26/2016