A second attempt to ban partial-birth abortion by defining a partially-born baby as an infant with legal and human rights was signed by Governor Engler, but was again struck down in federal court.
Legislative efforts to require abortion facilities to follow basic health and safety regulations were successful.
RLM produced three TV ads for the first time focusing on men and abortion.
Jack Kevorkian is convicted of second-degree murder for the killing of Thomas Youk and was imprisoned.