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MI HB4670

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Schriver

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the exception that previously protected pregnant individuals from liability for acts they committed against their own pregnancy

  • Eliminates the exception for medical procedures performed by physicians or licensed health professionals with the patient's consent or during medical emergencies

  • Removes the exception for lawful dispensation, administration, or prescription of medication that results in miscarriage, stillbirth, or fetal injury/death

  • Maintains that a person who commits a wrongful or negligent act against a pregnant individual is liable for damages resulting in miscarriage, stillbirth, or injury/death to an embryo or fetus

  • Designated as the "justice for babies in the womb act"

Legislative Description

Torts: liability; wrongful death of embryo or fetus; remove exceptions to liability. Amends sec. 2922a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2922a).

Torts: liability

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/25/2025

6/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/25/2025

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