Health: abortion; penalties for the sale of drugs or medicine to procure a miscarriage; modify. Repeals sec. 15 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.15).
Impact
The repeal of Section 15 will remove the criminal penalties associated with the distribution of medications used to induce abortions, thereby providing broader access to healthcare options regarding reproductive choices. This legislative change could lead to an increase in public health accessibility for women, as it eliminates the risks associated with legal repercussions for healthcare providers and individuals seeking abortion services. Local health advocates view this as a progressive move towards safeguarding women's health rights.
Summary
Senate Bill 93, introduced in Michigan, seeks to amend the state's penal code by repealing Section 15 of the 1931 Public Act 328, which imposes criminal penalties for the sale of drugs or medicine intended to procure a miscarriage. This change aims to align the state's laws more closely with contemporary views on reproductive healthcare, eliminating the potential for prosecution related to abortion-related medications. The bill reflects a significant shift in legislative attitudes toward reproductive rights and women’s health within Michigan's legal framework.
Contention
However, the bill has sparked notable debates within the legislature and the public sphere. Opponents argue that repealing the section could enable more widespread use of abortion-inducing medications without proper oversight, raising ethical concerns about unregulated healthcare practices. In contrast, supporters emphasize that the previous law represented outdated views on women's reproductive health. The differing perspectives highlight the ongoing contention surrounding abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare services in Michigan.
Crimes: abortion; penalty for administering with intent to procure miscarriage and advertisement or sale of certain drugs; repeal. Repeals secs. 14 & 15 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.14 & 750.15).
Animals: dogs; penalties for stealing or holding a dog; increase. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 357c & repeals sec. 8 of 1939 PA 309 (MCL 287.308).
Animals: dogs; penalties for stealing or holding a dog; increase. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 357c & repeals sec. 8 of 1939 PA 309 (MCL 287.308).
Crimes: abortion; publication or sale of items used to prevent conception or produce miscarriage or abortion; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 40a. TIE BAR WITH: HJR C'23
Crimes: penalties; penalties for partial-birth abortion and coercion to have abortion; increase. Amends secs. 90h & 213a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.90h & 750.213a).