Bill > S01696

This bill establishes the Born Alive Abortion Survivors' Protection Act in New York. It requires healthcare practitioners present during an abortion or attempted abortion procedure to provide the same level of care to a child born alive as they would any other child at the same gestational age. The bill also mandates the immediate transportation and admission of the child to a hospital. Healthcare practitioners who fail to comply must report the violation to law enforcement, which is a class A misdemeanor. The bill further states that intentionally killing or attempting to kill the born-alive child is a crime, though the mother cannot be prosecuted. The mother may pursue civil action against any person who violates the law and obtain damages. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S1696