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• Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R) on February 10, 2011, to revise the requirements for a court considering a petition from a minor for authority to get an abortion over the objection of her parents. The bill would require a court to consider the rebuttable presumption that a minor is not capable of providing informed consent for medical treatment. A waiver of parental denial could only be granted if the girl demonstrates a level of maturity based on various factors specified in the bill, or if her parents are neglectful or abusive. A girl whose petition was denied could not seek a waiver in another court division, but could appeal to a higher court. A very similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in 2004.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 10, 2011.
    • Reported in the Senate on October 4, 2011, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
  • Substitute offered in the Senate on March 28, 2012. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 28, 2012.
• Passed 28 to 10 in the Senate on March 29, 2012.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on March 29, 2012.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 29, 2012.