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MI HB4311
Bill
Status
Passed
10/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Henry Vaupel
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AI Summary
- Requires live births in institutions to be reported within 5 days by the institution in charge, with medical information provided by the attending physician within 72 hours
- Establishes reporting priority for births outside institutions: attending physician first, then any other attendant, then father/mother or premises occupant
- Mandates parents be listed as "unknown" and newborns as "Baby Doe" when surrendered under Michigan's safe delivery of newborns law
- Requires the same "unknown" parent and "Baby Doe" designation when a live birth occurs during an attempted abortion and the mother refuses to authorize life-sustaining treatment
- Effective date: January 28, 2018
Legislative Description
Health; vital records; reporting a live birth; amend to protect the confidentiality of parents who surrender a newborn under the safe delivery of newborns law. Amends sec. 2822 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2822).
Health: vital records
Last Action
Assigned Pa 142'17 With Immediate Effect
10/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Health Policy3/7/2017
Full Bill Text
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