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MI SB0108

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Michael Webber

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits a person from knowingly performing or attempting an abortion on a pregnant woman if the woman is seeking the abortion because of a screening result indicating Down syndrome or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome in the unborn child.

  • Allows abortions in violation of this prohibition if necessary to save the pregnant woman's life when no other medical procedure is sufficient, including life-endangering conditions caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.

  • Establishes criminal penalty of up to 4 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $10,000, or both, for violating the prohibition.

  • Exempts the pregnant woman from criminal liability for any violation of this section, including attempting or conspiring to violate it.

  • Applies only after fetal viability has been reached and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Health: abortion; abortion based on screening or diagnosis of Down syndrome; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 14a.

Crimes: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

3/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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