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Abortion laws in the United States change all the time. After the decision to overturn Roe vs Wade in 2022, abortion laws have been left up to the states to decide. It can be tricky to navigate each state’s laws and regulations. Here is a breakdown of the most current abortion laws in Michigan.
No Gestational Limits on Abortion
Initially, after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Michigan did not know what to do with abortions. There was an existing law that went into effect in 1931 that banned abortion in all cases except to save the life of the woman. In April 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation repealing the 1931 abortion law. Now, women can get an abortion at any point in their pregnancy up until the baby is born.
While third-trimester abortions are legal in Michigan, not every abortion clinic will provide them. Late-term abortions are dangerous, expensive, traumatic, and oftentimes unsuccessful. Most abortion providers will only perform an abortion up to 20 or 24 weeks of pregnancy.
It is also important to note that the abortion pill is still not available after 10 weeks of pregnancy. This procedure is only FDA-approved for use within the first 70 days of pregnancy, regardless of state laws. It is ineffective if used beyond the timeframe.
Minors still need parental permission to undergo an abortion in Michigan. This usually looks like a parent or guardian accompanying the minor to the abortion clinic. This law is meant to protect minors and ensure that the parents are aware.
However, minors can petition a probate court for a waiver of parental consent if parents are not available or refuse to give their consent.
In Michigan, abortion providers must offer information at least 24 hours ahead of an abortion procedure to ensure women are making an informed choice. However, as of June 2024, this regulation has been temporarily suspended and it is not known if or when it will go back into effect.
Informed Consent includes, but is not limited to:
With the suspension, you currently do not need to provide written approval. However, if informed consent goes back into effect, your abortion provider will most likely need a signature from you before the procedure can be performed.
It is important you know that forcing someone to have an abortion is illegal. Abortion providers are required to follow protocol that ensures a woman is seeking an abortion on her own free will and not being coerced to do so. The provider will ask questions and give a statement. If the provider believes a woman is being coerced, an abortion can not be performed.
A decision to abort is not one to take lightly. Before you decide, make sure you are as informed as possible and have received an ultrasound scan. An ultrasound will tell you your gestational age (how far along you are), the location of your pregnancy (whether or not it’s ectopic), and if it’s progressing normally or if you have miscarried.
While an ultrasound is not required by law, it is highly recommended. Schedule an appointment at PRC Grand Rapids for a free ultrasound and to ask any questions you may have about abortion procedures, abortion laws, or your pregnancy.
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