1999
On January 27, the federal court issues a temporary restraining order on the 24-hour waiting period/so called “informed consent” law and schedules a hearing for May 4.

On June 17, a settlement is signed on the 24-hour waiting period/so called “informed consent” law.

In June, several fiscal year 2000 budget bills were passed containing restrictive language on abortion coverage. PA 109 restricts abortion coverage in the health benefits of community college employees and also contains language that says “Community Colleges that include prescription drugs and medications as a covered health benefit for adults are encouraged to ensure that payment for preventive contraceptives are included in the insurance plan.” PA 124 of 1999 contains language prohibiting abortion coverage for state employees or their dependents for abortion services. The K-12 budget bill (PA 119 of 1999) also denies abortion coverage for employees. On December 31, 1999, Attorney General Frank Kelley issued an opinion declaring the restriction on abortion coverage for K-12 and community college employees unenforceable. The judiciary budget (PA 126 of 1999) contains a provision prohibiting reimbursement for cases dealing with abortion. The Community Health budget (PA 114 of 1999) continues to state that state funds for pregnancy prevention cannot be used to provide abortion counseling, referrals or services.

On September 15, a settlement on the 24-hour waiting period/so called “informed consent” law takes effect.

On June 7, the Governor signs PA 107 that amends the Penal Code to add the Infant Protection Act. Right to Life says it bans so-called “partial birth” abortions. PPAM opposes because it could ban all abortions.

On November 24, the Governor signs PA 192 of 1999 that amends the MI Code of Criminal Procedure to say that the sentence for performing a procedure on a live infant with intent to cause death is a maximum of life in prison. This goes with PA 107 and takes effect in March 2000.

On December 20, the Governor signs PA 206 of 1999 that amends the Public Health Code to require physicians’ offices that perform 50 percent or more abortions on their patients annually to be licensed as a freestanding surgical outpatient facility and to add regulations regarding abortion clinics. Rules have to be promulgated. PA 207 and PA 208 of 1999 add more information that must reported to the state about abortions and complications.

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* Italics indicate federal actions which affect Michigan law

NOTE: Green text indicate the effective date of Michigan Public Acts

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