2005 House Bill 4777 / Public Act 270

Revise embryo wrongful death law

Introduced in the House

May 11, 2005

Introduced by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To establish that the gestational age or viability of an embryo or fetus is not relevant in considering violations of the law making a person who commits a wrongful or negligent act against a pregnant woman liable for damages if the act resulted in the death of the embryo or fetus.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 20, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 25, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To establish that the gestational age or viability of an embryo or fetus is not relevant in considering violations of the law making a person who commits a wrongful or negligent act against a pregnant woman liable for damages if the act resulted in the death of the embryo or fetus.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 18, 2005