Senate and House Democrats have now each approved bills to effectively repeal Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban, calling it a logical and important step after voter-approval of Proposal 3.
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Michigan House votes to repeal 1931 abortion ban
The push to repeal follows passage of Proposal 3, which made abortion a constitutional right in Michigan. Democrats argue it’s time the law was off books. While many Republicans say they worry the repeal will make it more difficult to ensure other restrictions remain.
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Michigan Democrats begin repeal of 1931 abortion ban
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved and advanced legislation that would formally repeal an invalidated abortion ban and remove references to criminal penalties.
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Michigan Democrats move to strike abortion ban references from state law
‘We’re going to see a number of laws that are on the books right now be repealed’ with supporters of abortion rights holding legislative majority and other statewide offices, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.
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Two-week recount of Proposals 2, 3 ends quietly, changes little in Michigan
Conservatives paid most of the costs to recount precincts in 43 counties. Few votes were changed and the passage of both proposals was confirmed by recount that some called a ‘fishing expedition.’
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Michigan recount: Big expense, very few changed votes, results show
A conservative group wrote a $400K+ check for a partial recount of Proposals 2 and 3. Some money will be refunded. The recount resulted in a net change of less than 120 votes.
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Experts: Michigan recounts that won’t change outcome show law must change
A conservative group is footing the bulk of the bill for a ‘fishing expedition’ recount of Proposals 2 and 3. But local clerks say municipalities still will have to pay thousands in fees.
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Michigan Democrats eye other abortion law changes as Prop 3 set to take effect
Proponents of a Michigan constitutional protections for abortion vowed existing limits remain in place. That doesn’t preclude a Democrat-led Legislature from eventually changing them.
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Michigan to recount Proposals 2, 3. ‘Fishing expedition’ won’t change outcomes
Voters approved both measures by wide margins. Now, election deniers are funding a recount. Officials blast exercise, but hope rules will prevent ‘chaos.’
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A Texas lawsuit could stifle Michigan access to the abortion pill
Just when Michigan voters thought abortion rights were secure, a federal lawsuit filed in Texas by an anti-abortion coalition could curtail, at least temporarily, a medication used in 50 percent of procedures.