Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

This bill sets rules for what medical staff must do if a baby is born alive after an abortion attempt. They must give the same level of care they would give any other baby born at the same stage of pregnancy and must quickly take the baby to a hospital. If someone on staff knows these steps weren’t followed, they must report it to the police. Not following these rules can lead to a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. Someone who intentionally kills or tries to kill a baby born alive can be charged with murder. The mother cannot be charged under this bill and may sue the provider or staff for violations.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Health care practitioners and employees; mothers of infants born alive after an abortion attempt.
• What changes: Required medical care and hospital transfer; mandatory reporting if rules aren’t followed; criminal penalties for failing to care or report; murder charges for intentional killing; mother cannot be charged and may bring a civil lawsuit.