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MI HB4670
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Schriver
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AI Summary
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Removes the exception that previously protected pregnant individuals from liability for acts they committed against their own pregnancy
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Eliminates the exception for medical procedures performed by physicians or licensed health professionals with the patient's consent or during medical emergencies
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Removes the exception for lawful dispensation, administration, or prescription of medication that results in miscarriage, stillbirth, or fetal injury/death
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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
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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