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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," establishes legal requirements and penalties for healthcare practitioners in cases where an abortion results in a live birth. The bill mandates that any healthcare professional present during such a birth must provide the same level of medical care to the infant as they would to any other newborn of the same gestational age, and must immediately transport the infant to a hospital. Healthcare workers who become aware of a failure to comply with these requirements must report the violation to law enforcement. The bill imposes criminal penalties of up to 5 years in prison and/or fines for healthcare practitioners who fail to provide appropriate care, with even more severe penalties for intentionally causing the infant's death. The legislation also provides civil remedies for the woman, including potential monetary damages and attorney's fees. Importantly, the mother cannot be prosecuted under this law. The bill defines key terms like "abortion" and "born alive" and takes effect the day after its enactment, aiming to ensure legal protections for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Sponsors (49)
James Lankford (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
John Curtis (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Mitch McConnell (R),
David McCormick (R),
Ashley Moody (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Bernie Moreno (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Eric Schmitt (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Tim Sheehy (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
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) (on 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/6/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s6/BILLS-119s6pcs.pdf |
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