Sec. 14. A parent or guardian legitimately practicing his religious beliefs who thereby does not provide specified medical treatment for a child, for that reason alone shall not be considered a negligent parent or guardian. This section shall not preclude a court from ordering the provision of medical services or nonmedical remedial services recognized by state law to a child where the child's health requires it nor does it abrogate the responsibility of a person required to report child abuse or neglect.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.634
Religious beliefs
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 136 Mich. App. 168 - People v. Sealy (1984)
Most recently applied in In re Piland (May 2019)
1975, Act 238, Eff
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