State Law
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Michigan Dems advance bills to protect access to fertility care amid right-wing attacks
A package of bills aims to protect access to fertility care, repeal restrictions on surrogacy, and create new legal safeguards for assisted fertility.
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Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
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Michigan Dems want to shine a ‘BRITE’ light on elected officials’ finances
Several state lawmakers support expanding financial disclosure requirements for elected officials, as well as monitoring ‘dark money’ groups and gifts.
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People convicted of election-related crimes could be barred from serving on boards certifying votes
The state House Elections Committee on Tuesday discussed two bills that would change procedures for recalls and eligibility to serve on elections panels.
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As innocent people often plead guilty to crimes, legislation could open pathways to freedom
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
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These Michigan lawmakers want every school to have a library
Legislation introduced by two state senators in Michigan would require libraries—and librarians—for every Michigan school.
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Michigan Republicans ask Supreme Court to restrict medication abortion access
A lawsuit supported by Republicans could disrupt access to the most common form of abortion—even in Michigan, where reproductive rights are protected.
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Michigan Senate committee considers bills to cap payday loan rates
Testimony was heard Wednesday on proposed legislation to cap the rates that payday lenders in Michigan can charge and prevent “a debt trap by design.”
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Michigan redistricting commission finalizes revised state House voting map
Michigan’s redistricting commission has finalized a revised map for seven state House districts, which have now been submitted for court review.
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Nessel supports nixing Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period on abortion
Reproductive rights groups joined together for a lawsuit looking to throw out Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for receiving an abortion.
