2025 Senate Bill 155

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2023 PA 63.

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The legislation prohibits certain obstructive and intimidating behaviors at health facilities, particularly those offering reproductive services, establishes penalties for violations, allows for civil actions, and respects constitutional rights and local ordinances, taking effect 90 days post-enactment.

Introduced in the Senate

March 13, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Sue Shink (D-14), Erika Geiss (D-1), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Jeff Irwin (D-15) and Mary Cavanagh (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety