Consent Law for Abortion wiped off the books in Michigan after 30 years!
On Tuesday evening, June 25, Judge Sima G. Patel placed a preliminary injunction on the 24-hour waiting period and informed consent for abortion law. This dangerous move comes on the heels of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her allies in Lansing removing common-sense health and safety standards for abortion clinics. There is no question that women are at greater risk when they enter an abortion clinic today than they were even a year ago. This law provided women seeking an abortion with medically accurate information, including common risks associated with the procedure. As a result of this dangerous development and disregard for patients’ rights, women in Michigan are no longer guaranteed access to important facts about their pregnancy.
According to Genevieve Marnon, Legislative Director for Michigan Right to Life, the next likely step would be for a hearing on the merits of the case OR a settlement/consent agreement signed by both sides and signed by the judge. After a hearing, the judge will issue an injunction to permanently remove it from Michigan Law. Unfortunately, with the language of Proposal 3, this is pretty much a done deal.
This news comes as no surprise. Our May newsletter headlined with an article that our Governor and her supporters were seeking to overturn this common sense protection for women which was an element of Proposal 3. It was not passed with the original package due to the “ no” vote by Democratic Representative Karen Whitsett (Detroit) who wanted to keep the 24 hour waiting period on the books.