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The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 21) mandates that healthcare practitioners provide the same level of care to infants born alive after an abortion attempt as they would to any other infant, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill aims to protect these infants and allows mothers to take civil action against violators while barring prosecution of mothers themselves. It has passed the House and is currently under consideration in the Senate, drawing support from pro-life advocates and opposition from reproductive rights organizations.

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The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 21) mandates that healthcare practitioners provide the same level of care to infants born alive after an abortion attempt as they would to any other infant, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill aims to protect these infants and allows mothers to take civil action against violators while barring prosecution of mothers themselves. It has passed the House and is currently under consideration in the Senate, drawing support from pro-life advocates and opposition from reproductive rights organizations.

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Health-related Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill Name
Bill Number H.R. 21
Description This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care
practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following
an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care
practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care
as would reasonably be provided to any other child born alive at the
same gestational age, and (2) ensure the child is immediately admitted
to a hospital. Practitioners who fail to provide this care face criminal
penalties including fines and up to five years imprisonment. The bill
bars prosecution of mothers and allows them to bring civil action
against healthcare practitioners who violate the requirements.
Federal or State? Federal
Legislative Intent The bill aims to ensure that infants born alive after an abortion
attempt receive the same medical care as any other infant born at the
same gestational age. It establishes legal penalties for healthcare
practitioners who fail to provide appropriate care and creates civil
remedies for mothers whose infants do not receive such care.
Proponents/ Proponents: <br>- Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), bill sponsor <br>-
Opponents Faith & Freedom Coalition <br>- Pro-life advocacy groups <br>-
Many Republican legislators <br><br> Opponents: <br>- American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) <br>-
Democratic legislators including Sen. Patty Murray <br>-
Reproductive rights organizations <br>- Medical professional
organizations concerned about criminalization of healthcare decisions
Target Population The legislation targets healthcare practitioners involved in abortion
care, infants born alive following abortion procedures, and mothers
who undergo abortions. The bill also indirectly affects hospitals and
healthcare facilities where abortions are performed.
Status of the bill The bill passed the House of Representatives on January 23, 2025, by
a vote of 217-204 with 1 voting present. As of January 24, 2025, it
was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
General The bill addresses a rare situation but has significant implications for
Notes/Comments healthcare practitioners, particularly regarding their clinical judgment
and decision-making in complex cases. The legislation sits at the
intersection of abortion politics, patient autonomy, medical practice,
and infant care standards. Its provisions include criminal penalties
that could affect how healthcare providers approach complicated
cases where quality of life decisions must be made.

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