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  • 20170614 – Contraceptive Mandate

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 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…

  • 20170330 – Doctor Prescribed Death

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 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…

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    Stillborn Child Tax Credit

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 206.275. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Wrongful Death Act Revision

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 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, 600.2922a. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Stillbirth Certificate

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 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, 20161. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Prenatal Protection Revision

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] S.B. 346 of 2002Civil law; clarifies that crimes resulting in the death of an embryo or fetus by causing death to the mother are felonies. MCL 600.2922a. S.B. 71 of 2001Criminal law; Clarifies that crimes resulting in the death…

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    Prenatal Protection Act

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] S.B. 21 of 1998Makes crimes that intentionally or unintentionally harm an embryo or fetus a felony. MCL 750.90a-f. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Wrongful death

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4524 of 1998Allows wrongful death suits for causing death of fetus. MCL 600.2922a. MCL 700.1403, 700.7303-7305. (P.A. 386 of 1998) [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Court Appointed Guardian for Unborn

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Enables the court to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the beneficiary interests of an “unborn person,” or allow a person with an interest identical to the unborn child to represent the unborn child in court proceedings. MCL 700.1403, 700.7303-7305. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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    Final Disposition of Dead Fetus

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] P.A. 368 of 1978Requires parental authorization for final disposition; enables parent(s) to obtain remains for burial, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy. MCL 333.2848 sec 2 & 333.2850. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]