2002 House Bill 5996 / Public Act 689

Introduced in the House

May 2, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Wayne Kuipers (R-90)

To authorize prison sentences of up to ten years for a physician attending an abortion that results in a live birth in a hospital if he or she fails to request medical care for the newborn, or call 911 if the birth occurred in an abortion clinic. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5994 to 5998.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

May 22, 2002

Passed in the House 93 to 4 (details)

To authorize prison sentences of up to ten years for a physician attending an abortion that results in a live birth in a hospital if he or she fails to request medical care for the newborn, or call 911 and provide medical care to the newborn if the birth occurred in an abortion clinic. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5994 to 5998.

Received in the Senate

May 22, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 24 to 11 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 29, 2002