Bill > SF461

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law regarding medical care for infants born alive during an abortion procedure. The proposed changes strengthen language that requires medical personnel to provide full legal recognition and medical protection to such infants. Specifically, the bill replaces generic language about "an infant who is born alive" with more precise terminology, emphasizing that the infant is "a born alive infant as a result of an abortion" and must be "fully recognized as a human person" with "immediate protection under the law." The bill also mandates that medical professionals take "all reasonable measures consistent with good medical practice" to preserve the life and health of the born alive infant, which includes compiling appropriate medical records. The modification appears designed to ensure comprehensive medical care and legal safeguards for infants who survive an abortion procedure. The bill includes an effective date provision stating that the changes will take effect the day after final enactment by the Minnesota legislature.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0461&ssn=0&y=2025