Bill > HB2294

This bill, known as the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," establishes legal protections and requirements for infants born alive during or after an abortion attempt. The legislation mandates that healthcare providers must exercise the same professional care for such infants as they would for any other newborn, including immediately transporting the infant to a hospital. Healthcare providers who fail to report violations of these provisions can face criminal penalties, including imprisonment up to five years and fines between $2,500 and $10,000. The bill also creates civil liability for individuals who cause the death of a born-alive infant, perform unlawful abortions, or assist in self-induced abortion attempts. Additionally, the legislation allows for wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits by family members, with potential damages including loss of future fertility, loss of companionship, and attorney's fees. Importantly, the bill specifies that consent to an abortion cannot be used as a defense in such legal actions, and it explicitly states that natural miscarriages before fetal viability are not considered abortions. The law essentially seeks to ensure medical care and legal protection for infants who survive abortion procedures.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2294&year=2026&code=R