Michoacán legislative reform initiatives

Legislators in Michoacán, Mexico, have introduced several proposals aimed at improving public safety, regulatory oversight, and women's rights.

Deputy Abraham Espinoza Villa of the PVEM has proposed reforms to the Mobility and Road Safety Law to protect children on motorcycles. The initiative seeks to add Article 107 Bis to address safety risks, noting that current laws lack enforceable standards for motorcycle passengers compared to automotive laws. The proposal would prohibit riding if a child cannot hold on independently or reach the footrests. For children under twelve, the initiative establishes a “reasonable presumption of physical incapacity” to prevent vulnerability during transit.

Other legislative efforts focus on land and vehicle regulation. Deputy Alfredo Anaya Orozco has introduced a measure to prevent the registration of land ownership through judicial sentences, such as positive prescription rulings, unless urban development and subdivision procedures are completed. Anaya claims that approximately 90% of land subdivisions currently bypass required permits by simulating legal proceedings, often resulting in settlements that lack public services, risk water supplies, and occupy high-risk zones without environmental impact studies. Additionally, Deputy Diana Espinoza Mercado proposed the ‘Emplacamiento de Origen’ initiative to end the use of provisional paper permits for vehicles to assist in crime prevention.

Recent legislative focus has expanded to include women's rights and healthcare. Deputy Ana Vanessa Caratachea Sánchez has proposed recognizing breastfeeding as a constitutional right to ensure state-mandated support and improved labor conditions. Furthermore, the state's Secretariat for Substantive Equality and Women's Development (Seimujer) was recognized by the Mexican Senate for its practices in guaranteeing sexual and reproductive rights, including its support line for those seeking pregnancy termination. In Morelia, the local government reported providing 1,000 oncological supports to women facing or recovering from breast cancer, including the distribution of external prostheses and specialized clothing.