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Mandatory Life-Saving Care for Infants Surviving Abortion: New Penalties.

This law requires healthcare practitioners to provide the same degree of life-saving care to an infant who survives an abortion attempt as they would to any other newborn of the same gestational age. It establishes severe criminal penalties, including up to five years in prison, for medical staff who fail to comply, treating intentional killing of such an infant as murder. The mother is protected from prosecution and is granted the right to seek civil damages against violating practitioners.
Key points
Healthcare providers must immediately give full life-saving care and transport to a hospital for any child born alive after an abortion attempt.
Failure to provide care is a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison; intentional killing is treated as murder.
Mothers are immune from criminal prosecution and can pursue civil lawsuits for damages against non-compliant staff.
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Print number: 118_S_204
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
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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 118_S_204.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare providers must immediately give full life-saving care and transport to a hospital for any child born alive after an abortion attempt.
  • Failure to provide care is a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison; intentional killing is treated as murder.
  • Mothers are immune from criminal prosecution and can pursue civil lawsuits for damages against non-compliant staff.
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. Thune, John [R-SD].

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 2025-12-26.

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