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MI HR0022

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Luke Meerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Affirms the right to life of every unborn child in Michigan and expresses support for legal protections codified in section 14 of the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.14)
  • Calls upon the Attorney General, law enforcement officials, and state regulatory personnel to enforce all existing laws regulating or limiting abortion
  • References Michigan's abortion prohibition law in effect since 1846 and notes that while limited by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, it remains state policy to restrict abortions
  • Cites a 1972 Michigan statewide referendum on abortion legalization that was rejected 61 percent to 39 percent as evidence of public opposition to abortion
  • Requires copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Attorney General of Michigan

Legislative Description

A resolution to affirm the right to life of every unborn child in this state and call for the enforcement of all laws regulating or limiting the practice of abortion.

Last Action

Adopted

6/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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