Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Congress Proposes 5-Year Prison Sentence for Doctors Who Fail to Care for Infants Born After Abortions
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
217–204
Key Points
- This bill requires doctors and nurses to provide the same level of medical care to a baby born alive after an attempted abortion as they would for any other baby born at the same age. It also requires that the baby be taken to a hospital immediately for further treatment.
- Healthcare workers who know that these rules are not being followed must report it to the police. Doctors who fail to provide this care could face up to five years in prison, while anyone who intentionally kills a baby born alive could face murder charges.
- The bill specifically states that the mother of the child cannot be prosecuted or charged with any crime related to these requirements. However, she is allowed to sue the healthcare providers for money if they fail to follow the law.
- Supporters of the bill say it ensures all newborns receive equal protection under the law regardless of the circumstances of their birth. It clarifies that these infants are legal persons with a right to life-saving medical treatment.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Healthcare practitioners who fail to provide the required standard of care to infants born alive after an abortion could face up to 5 years in prison and fines. Anyone who intentionally kills such an infant would face murder charges. These are new federal criminal penalties that could result in criminal records for healthcare workers convicted under this law.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
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