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2014 Senate Bill 1156: Authorize enhanced penalties for abortion coercion
Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons R-Sheridan on December 4, 2014
To authorize enhanced penalties for threatening or committing a “stalking” or assaultive crime with the intent to coerce a pregnant female to have an abortion, or taking other coercive actions with that goal. The bill authorizes additional fines of $5,000 to $10,000 on top of penalties imposed for the underlying crimes. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 4, 2014
Amendment offered in the Senate on December 10, 2014
To clarify the definition of "coercion" by referencing another statute.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren D-Ann Arbor on December 11, 2014
To authorize the same penalties for coercing a woman to continue a pregnancy against her will.
The amendment failed 12 to 25 in the Senate on December 11, 2014.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
Received in the House on December 11, 2014
Referred to the House Criminal Justice Committee on December 11, 2014