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MI SB0114

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lana Theis

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases civil fines for violations of the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act from $10,000 to $25,000 per violation.

  • Prohibits seeking or accepting reimbursement from health plans, hospital policies, HMOs, or health care corporations for services directly related to elective abortion unless covered by an optional rider.

  • Exempts legitimate obstetric care, diagnostic testing, and other non-abortion procedures from the reimbursement restrictions.

  • Assigns the Department of Health to investigate alleged violations, with the Attorney General authorized to bring enforcement actions.

  • Preserves the right of licensed physicians and health care professionals to discuss abortion and abortion services with pregnant patients.

Legislative Description

Insurance: health benefits; Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act; increase fines. Amends sec. 10 of 2013 PA 182 (MCL 550.550).

Health: abortion

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

3/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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