Michigan § 722.902 Definitions.

Michigan Statutes

§ 722.902 — Definitions.

Michigan § 722.902

Ch. 722CHILDREN

Act 211 of 1990THE PARENTAL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT (722.901-722.909)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.902 (2026).

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THE PARENTAL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT (EXCERPT) Act 211 of 1990 722.902 Definitions. Section 2. As used in this act:

(a)"Abortion" means the intentional use of an instrument, drug, or other substance or device to terminate a woman's pregnancy for a purpose other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus. Abortion does not include the use or prescription of a drug or device intended as a contraceptive.

(b)"Medical emergency" means that condition which, on the basis of a physician's good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant woman as to necessitate an immediate abortion of that woman's pregnancy to avert her death, or for which a delay in performing an abortio

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THE PARENTAL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT (EXCERPT) Act 211 of 1990 722.902 Definitions. Section 2. As used in this act: (a) "Abortion" means the intentional use of an instrument, drug, or other substance or device to terminate a woman's pregnancy for a purpose other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus. Abortion does not include the use or prescription of a drug or device intended as a contraceptive. (b) "Medical emergency" means that condition which, on the basis of a physician's good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant woman as to necessitate an immediate abortion of that woman's pregnancy to avert her death, or for which a delay in performing an abortion will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. (c) "Minor" means a person under the age of 18 years who is not emancipated pursuant to section 4 of Act No. 293 of the Public Acts of 1968, being section 722.4 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (d) "Next friend" means a person who is not 1 of the following: (i) A physician who performs abortions. (ii) A person who is employed by, or receives financial consideration from, a physician who performs abortions or an organization that provides abortions or abortion counseling and referral services. (iii) A person who serves as a board member or volunteer to an organization that provides abortions or abortion counseling and referral services.