Michigan Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | MCL 750.14; MCL 722.901 et seq.; MCL 333.17016 |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | Drug, substance, instrument, or device employed with intent to terminate pregnancy for a purpose other than to increase probability of a live birth, to preserve the health of the child, or to remove a dead fetus. Partial Birth Abortion: Unlawful except to save the life of a mother endangered by physical illness, physical injury, or physical disorder when no other medical procedure will suffice |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | After viability, when necessary to preserve life of mother |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | Felony: fine to $2,000 and/or imprisonment to 4 years; if mother dies, manslaughter, fine to $7,500 and/or imprisonment to 15 years; violation of parental consent requirement is a misdemeanor |
| Consent Requirements | No abortion may be performed on minor without her consent and that of one parent or guardian except in medical emergency; court may waive parental consent if minor is mature and well-informed so as to be able to make the decision, or waiver is in minor's best interest |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | Requirements apply even if minor is not resident |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | - |
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