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MI HB6069
Bill
Status
5/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hornberger
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AI Summary
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Removes the December 31, 2018 sunset provision from section 17017, making the medical abortion requirements permanent.
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Requires physicians to personally perform a physical examination of the patient before diagnosing pregnancy, determining gestational age, or prescribing a medical abortion.
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Prohibits physicians from using remote methods such as internet web cameras to diagnose pregnancy or prescribe medical abortion.
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Mandates that the prescribing physician be physically present when the prescription drug initiating a medical abortion is dispensed, though a qualified individual under the physician's direct supervision may administer it.
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Clarifies that the section does not create a right to abortion and does not permit abortions prohibited by law.
Legislative Description
Health: abortion; physical examination requirements; eliminate sunset. Amends sec. 17017 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17017).
Health: abortion
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/04/2022
5/5/2022