Michigan § 333.20181 - Abortion; admitting patient not required; refusal to perform, participate in, or allow; immunity.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.20181 — Abortion; admitting patient not required; refusal to perform, participate in, or allow; immunity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.20181. Abortion; admitting patient not required; refusal to perform, participate in, or allow; immunity.
A hospital, clinic, institution, teaching institution, or other health facility is not required to admit a patient for the purpose of performing an abortion. A hospital, clinic, institution, teaching institution, or other health facility or a physician, member, or associate of the staff, or other person connected therewith, may refuse to perform, participate in, or allow to be performed on its premises an abortion. The refusal shall be with immunity from any civil or criminal liability or penalty.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 333.20181
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.20181 cover?
Section 333.20181 ("Abortion; admitting patient not required; refusal to perform, participate in, or allow; immunity.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 333.20181?
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