Bill > HB1119

This bill, known as the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," establishes legal protections for infants born alive during or after an abortion attempt. The bill requires healthcare providers to provide the same level of medical care to these infants as they would to any other newborn, including immediately transporting the infant to a hospital. Healthcare providers who fail to report violations of these requirements could face criminal penalties, including up to five years of imprisonment and fines between $2,500 and $10,000. The legislation also establishes that intentionally causing the death of a born-alive infant would be considered first-degree murder. Additionally, the bill creates civil liability provisions, allowing for lawsuits by various parties (including family members) if injury or death occurs during an unlawful abortion or attempted abortion. The law provides for potential damages including loss of future fertility, loss of companionship, and attorney's fees. Notably, the bill prohibits defenses based on the victim's consent or assumption of risk, and declares any agreements related to self-induced or unlawful abortions as void and against public policy.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1119&year=2025&code=R