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HB 6275

Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Laurie Pohutsky

Michigan bill criminalizes obstruction of health care facility access; currently in committee with penalties and scope details pending legislative development.

bill electronically reproduced 12/10/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6275

Legislative bill overview

HB 6275 creates a new criminal offense in Michigan for preventing or obstructing access to health care facilities. The bill was introduced in December 2024 and is currently in the Committee on Criminal Justice. The specific penalties and scope of prohibited conduct will depend on the bill's full text, which has just been introduced.

Why is this important

Restricting access to health care facilities affects public health infrastructure and patient safety. This type of legislation typically addresses concerns about protests, blockades, or other interference at medical facilities, which can prevent patients from receiving time-sensitive care. The bill signals legislative attention to maintaining unobstructed access to essential medical services.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment implications: Defining what constitutes "preventing access" versus lawful protest or free speech near health care facilities requires careful legal boundaries
  • Scope and definitions: Unclear whether the bill applies to all health facilities, specific types of medical services, or includes abortion clinics—a contentious issue in reproductive rights debates
  • Enforcement concerns: Questions about how broadly police will interpret and enforce the new crime, and potential disparities in application across different types of protests or facilities

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

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