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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDBIRTH; REQUIRING MEDICAL CARE FOR ALL INFANTS WHO ARE BORN ALIVE; DEFINING "BORN ALIVE" AND "INFANT"; MANDATING REPORTING; ENACTING PENALTIES; ENACTING CIVIL REMEDIES; CREATING THE TASK FORCE TO MONITOR BORN ALIVE BIRTHS.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect infants born alive, including during an abortion procedure. It defines "born alive" and "infant" to include any evidence of life, such as breathing, heartbeat, or voluntary movement. The bill requires medical care and treatment for infants born alive, with limited exceptions for parental refusal of non-essential care. It mandates reporting of violations, imposes criminal penalties for intentionally killing a born-alive infant, and provides civil remedies for the woman on whom the abortion was performed. The bill also creates a task force to monitor and report on born-alive incidents in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
[LD 1] Referred to House Consumer & Public Affairs (on 01/17/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=37&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0037.pdf |
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