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Culture & Conversation Sexual Health
Michigan Coerced Abortion Ban (HB 4787)
This law was last updated on Sep 15, 2016
Number
HB 4787
Status
Current
Proposed
Jul 15, 2015
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 20
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 21
Topics
"Coercion" TestsFull Bill Text
HB 4787 would prohibit a person from coercing a female to have an abortion against her will. A person found guilty of coercion would face misdemeanor charges with a possibility of imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.
STATUS
Signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) on June 8, 2016. The law will go into effect on September 7, 2016.
Similar to HB 4830.
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