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MI SB0939
Bill
Status
3/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly LaSata
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians to determine whether a fetal heartbeat is detectable before performing an abortion and inform the pregnant woman of the probability of maintaining the pregnancy if no heartbeat is detected.
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Establishes informed consent requirements including a 24-hour waiting period, provision of fetal development depictions, written summaries of abortion procedures, prenatal care information, and screening for coercion to abort.
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Requires physicians to provide patients with forms containing information about perinatal hospice care when a prenatal diagnostic test identifies a life-limiting condition, and information about support services for prenatally diagnosed conditions.
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Mandates the Department of Health and Human Services create and maintain a clearinghouse with medically accurate information about life-limiting and prenatally diagnosed conditions, including treatment options, early intervention services, peer support groups, and adoption referrals.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies penalties for violations under existing disciplinary provisions for health professionals.
Legislative Description
Health: abortion; abortion requirements; modify, and provide for criteria for certifying a perinatal hospice program. Amends secs. 16221, 16299, 17015 & 17515 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 et seq.) & adds secs. 17015b, 17019, 17519, 20187 & 21416.
Health: abortion
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services
3/1/2022