20170614 – Contraceptive Mandate

S.B. 458 – Rep. David Knezek Current StatusS.B. 458 was introduced on June 14, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Insurance Committee. DescriptionS.B. 458 is a state-level contraceptive mandate. This bill would require that all insurance policies sold in Michigan...

20170330 – Doctor Prescribed Death

H.B. 4461 – Rep. Tom Cochrane H.B. 4462 – Rep. Kevin Hertel Current StatusH.B. 4461 & H.B. 4462 were introduced on March 30, 2017 and were referred to the House Health Policy Committee. DescriptionH.B. 4461 & H.B. 4462 would repeal the Michigan assisted...

Stillborn Child Tax Credit

S.B. 1176 of 2006Allows one-time dependent child tax credit for a stillborn child after 20 weeks gestation during the year of the stillbirth. MCL...

Wrongful Death Act Revision

H.B. 4777 of 2005Clarifies that civil lawsuits can be brought for causing the death of an unborn child prior to viability under the Wrongful Death Act. MCL 600.2922,...

Stillbirth Certificate

S.B. 1323 of 2002Creates a certificate of stillbirth; includes stillbirths in vital statistic records; an amendment requires race be included in abortion reporting. MCL 333.2803, 2834-5, 2848, 2888,...