1931 abortion ban repealed by Michigan lawmakers, bill headed to Whitmer’s desk

Bill Repealing 1931 Abortion Ban Passed by Michigan House, Senate

A state judge ruled the legislation to be “unconstitutional” in September.   The Michigan legislature has recently repealed abortion-related legislation that dates back nearly a century ago. Less than a week after the state House approved Bill 4006 on March 2, the Michigan Senate passed the abortion prohibition of 1931 on Wednesday, ABC News reported. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently considering the one-sentence bill, and it is anticipated…

Michigan legislature votes to repeal 1931 state abortion ban

Michigan’s Democratic-majority legislature has voted to repeal a state abortion ban from 1931, sending the bill to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) desk for a signature. The Michigan state Senate approved a bill on Wednesday to overturn the law, which made it a felony punishable by up to four years in prison to provide an abortion…

Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Repealing Parts of 1931 Anti-Abortion Law

Both houses of the Michigan state legislature have passed a measure that repeals portions of a 1931 anti-abortion law that dealt with the use and distribution of abortion medication. The broader parts of that law are now essentially moot due to voters in the state deciding last fall to pass a ballot initiative measure creating a state constitutional amendment recognizing the right for individuals... Source

Michigan legislature votes to repeal 1931 law criminalizing abortion drugs

The bill repeals sections of Michigan's penal code pertaining to "miscarriage" inducing drugs.

Michigan House and Senate pass bill repealing 1931 abortion ban

The Michigan legislature passed a bill overturning the 1931 abortion ban that made it illegal to advertise, sell or administer abortion drugs.

Michigan Senate votes to repeal 1931 abortion ban

By Shania Shelton The Michigan state Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal the state’s 1931 abortion ban as well as its sentencing guidelines. The bills were passed 20-18, along party lines in the Democratic-controlled Senate after passing the House last week and were sent to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. Democrats control the governor’s office and the state legislature for the first time in four decades. Whitmer has been a v…