Health care workers must treat babies born alive after abortions the same as any other newborn and get them to a hospital immediately. Breaking these rules could mean fines or up to 5 years in prison. The mother can't be prosecuted but can sue if the rules are broken.
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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 21: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects health care workers who are present when an abortion results in a live birth. It also affects hospitals, doctors' offices, and abortion clinics, which would face new reporting duties. Women who undergo abortions would gain new legal rights to sue if the required care isn't provided.
Why this matters: Right now, there is no specific federal law spelling out exactly what a health care worker must do when a baby survives an abortion. This bill would create clear, enforceable rules with criminal penalties. It could change how medical facilities handle these rare but serious situations and create new legal risks for providers.
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Officially: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Health care workers must treat babies born alive after abortions the same as any other newborn and get them to a hospital immediately. Breaking these rules could mean fines or up to 5 years in prison. The mother can't be prosecuted but can sue if the rules are broken.
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (1/24/2025)
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Signed into Law
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