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Protection for Infants Born Alive After Abortion Attempts

This act establishes new rules for medical care for infants born alive after an attempted abortion. It mandates that healthcare practitioners provide the same level of care as for any other newborn and ensure immediate hospital transport. Non-compliance can lead to penalties, but the mother will not be prosecuted.
Key points
Healthcare practitioners must provide full care to an infant born alive after an abortion attempt, similar to any other newborn.
An infant born alive after an abortion attempt must be immediately transported to a hospital.
Violations of these rules can result in fines or imprisonment for healthcare practitioners.
The mother of the child is not subject to prosecution for violations of this act.
A woman who underwent an abortion can seek civil remedies if these provisions are violated.
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Print number: 117_S_123
Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_123.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare practitioners must provide full care to an infant born alive after an abortion attempt, similar to any other newborn.
  • An infant born alive after an abortion attempt must be immediately transported to a hospital.
  • Violations of these rules can result in fines or imprisonment for healthcare practitioners.
  • The mother of the child is not subject to prosecution for violations of this act.
  • A woman who underwent an abortion can seek civil remedies if these provisions are violated.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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