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This bill establishes the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act", which mandates that any child born alive during or after an abortion must receive the same medical care and rights as any other newborn. The bill requires healthcare providers present during such a birth to exercise the same professional skill and care they would for any other child, and to immediately transport the infant to a hospital. Healthcare providers who fail to report violations of these provisions can face criminal penalties including up to five years in prison and fines between $2,500 and $10,000. The legislation also creates civil liability for individuals who cause the death of a child born alive during an abortion, perform an unlawful abortion, or assist in a self-induced abortion. Additionally, the bill allows for civil actions and potential damages to be sought by family members in cases of injury or death, including compensation for loss of companionship and future fertility. The law specifically clarifies that natural miscarriages before fetal viability are not considered abortions, and anyone who knowingly kills a child born alive during an abortion attempt can be charged with first-degree murder.

Health and Social Services

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