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MI SB1152

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mary Cavanagh

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes that Michigan courts must exclusively apply Michigan law when interpreting laws related to legally protected health activities, prohibiting application of other states' laws.

  • Makes evidence related to engagement in legally protected health activities inadmissible in civil, criminal, or professional proceedings, except in tort or contract actions brought by the individual who received reproductive health services.

  • Prohibits Michigan circuit court clerks from issuing subpoenas in foreign proceedings involving legally protected health activities, with exceptions for tort or contract actions brought by the individual who received the services with express consent.

  • Creates a civil cause of action for persons sued or criminally charged in any U.S. court for accessing, providing, or facilitating reproductive or endocrine health care services, allowing recovery of compensatory damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages if the action was brought maliciously.

  • Establishes a 6-year statute of limitations for civil actions under this section and clarifies that it does not preclude recovery under other laws.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure: other; use of civil processes against a person that provides reproductive health services; limit, and create a cause of action for the right to obtain reproductive health services. Amends sec. 2203 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2203) & adds secs. 1459, 2170, 2203a & 2980.

Civil procedure: other

Last Action

Placed On Second Reading

12/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Operations12/13/2024
Health Policy11/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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