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SB 38

Corrections: other; reference to crime of administering drugs to procure miscarriage; remove to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0039'23

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 17 co-sponsors

Michigan bill removes outdated statutory reference to drug-administration-for-miscarriage crimes from corrections law, pending companion legislation SB 39.

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Bill Summary · SB 38

Legislative bill overview

SB 38 removes an outdated statutory reference in Michigan's corrections law that pertains to the crime of administering drugs to procure miscarriage. The bill is tied to SB 39, indicating they are companion measures intended to work together, likely reflecting changes to Michigan's abortion or drug administration laws.

Why is this important

This technical correction updates the state's legal code to align with other legislative changes, potentially reflecting shifts in how Michigan treats abortion-related offenses or drug administration statutes. Such "cleanup" bills ensure legal consistency and prevent confusion in law enforcement and judicial interpretation of criminal statutes.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear scope without SB 39 context: The tie-bar requirement means this bill's actual impact depends on SB 39's provisions, making independent evaluation incomplete
  • Abortion policy implications: Any changes to drug-administration-for-miscarriage statutes carry significant political weight depending on whether protections are being expanded or contracted
  • Criminal code simplification vs. legislative intent: Removing references could affect how prosecutors pursue related charges or how judges interpret sentencing guidelines

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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