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Protecting live-born children after attempted abortion: new rules for healthcare.

New regulations require medical staff to provide full medical care to children born alive after an attempted abortion. Healthcare practitioners must immediately transport such a child to a hospital. Failure to comply can result in penalties, and the mother will not be prosecuted.
Key points
Duty to preserve life: Healthcare practitioners must provide the same care to a child born alive after an abortion as to any other newborn.
Immediate hospital transfer: A child born alive must be immediately transported to a hospital.
Penalties for violations: Non-compliance can lead to fines or up to 5 years imprisonment. Intentionally killing a child born alive is treated as homicide.
Mother's protection: The mother of the child will not be prosecuted for violations under this act.
Civil remedies: A woman on whom an abortion was performed can sue those who violated these provisions for damages.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-01-22
53%
For 52
Against 47
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_6
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
Voting date: 2025-01-22
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 11
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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 119_S_6.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Duty to preserve life: Healthcare practitioners must provide the same care to a child born alive after an abortion as to any other newborn.
  • Immediate hospital transfer: A child born alive must be immediately transported to a hospital.
  • Penalties for violations: Non-compliance can lead to fines or up to 5 years imprisonment. Intentionally killing a child born alive is treated as homicide.
  • Mother's protection: The mother of the child will not be prosecuted for violations under this act.
  • Civil remedies: A woman on whom an abortion was performed can sue those who violated these provisions for damages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

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