Michigan § 333.20183 - Abortion; refusal to give advice; refusal to participate in; immunity.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.20183 — Abortion; refusal to give advice; refusal to participate in; immunity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.20183. Abortion; refusal to give advice; refusal to participate in; immunity.
A physician who informs a patient that he or she refuses to give advice concerning, or participate in, an abortion is not liable to the hospital, clinic, institution, teaching institution, health facility, or patient for the refusal.
A civil action for negligence or malpractice or a disciplinary or discriminatory action may not be maintained against a person refusing to give advice as to, or participating in, an abortion based on the refusal.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 333.20183
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.20183 cover?
Section 333.20183 ("Abortion; refusal to give advice; refusal to participate in; 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.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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