2023 Senate Bill 113

Health: abortion; pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; prohibit from being required to participate in an abortion.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17773.

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Allows pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to refuse to perform, participate in, or allow abortions to be performed on pharmacy premises based on professional, ethical, moral, or religious grounds. The bill provides immunity from civil or criminal liability or penalties for such refusals. It also protects these professionals from liability for damages, disciplinary actions, or discriminatory actions resulting from their refusal to participate in abortion-related activities.

Introduced in the Senate

March 1, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Thomas Albert (R-18), Kevin Daley (R-26), Roger Victory (R-31), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Rick Outman (R-33), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Jim Runestad (R-23), Lana Theis (R-22) and Jonathan Lindsey (R-17)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations