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MI SB0108
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Establishes criminal penalty of up to 4 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $10,000, or both, for violating the prohibition.
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Exempts the pregnant woman from criminal liability for any violation of this section, including attempting or conspiring to violate it.
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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