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MI HB6281

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brian Elder

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires unlicensed facilities whose primary purpose is providing pregnancy-related services to provide notice to clients and potential clients stating the facility is not state-licensed and services are not provided or supervised by a licensed medical provider.

  • Defines "unlicensed covered facility" as an entity that is not licensed as a health facility, lacks a licensed medical provider on staff or under contract, has pregnancy services as its primary purpose, and offers at least two of the following: obstetric ultrasounds/prenatal care, pregnancy testing/diagnosis, advertising of pregnancy services, or staff collection of health information.

  • Requires notice to be included in all print and digital advertisements in larger or contrasting type, included in all broadcast advertising, and posted conspicuously at all public entrances and service areas in bold 24-point type on an 8.5 by 11 inch sign.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first violation and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, enforceable by the attorney general or county prosecutor.

  • Permits individuals to pursue civil actions to recover actual damages resulting from violations of the notice requirements, taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Health facilities; other; notice requirements for unlicensed facility whose primary purpose is providing pregnancy-related services; implement. Creates new act.

Health facilities: patient safety

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/15/2018

9/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy8/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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