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MI HB6275
Bill
Status
12/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Pohutsky
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals from using force, threats, or physical obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with access to reproductive health services or to damage health facility property, with penalties ranging from misdemeanor charges (up to 1 year imprisonment and $10,000 fine) to felonies (up to 10 years for bodily injury or life imprisonment for death).
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Creates exemption for parents and legal guardians whose activities are directed exclusively at minors under their care.
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Establishes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and violent violations, with felony charges carrying fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years for subsequent offenses.
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Allows civil actions by aggrieved individuals, entities, or government officials to seek injunctions, compensatory and punitive damages, statutory damages of $5,000 per violation, and attorney fees, plus civil fines up to $25,000.
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Preserves First Amendment and Michigan Constitution protections for peaceful expressive conduct such as picketing and demonstration, and does not preempt local ordinances on reproductive health services.
Legislative Description
Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act.
Crimes: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/11/2024
12/11/2024