Congress Proposes Prison Time for Doctors Who Fail to Treat Infants Born After Attempted Abortions
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
The bill explicitly protects women from prosecution — they cannot be charged under this law for any violation. However, it creates a new civil right to sue medical providers if proper care isn't given to an infant born alive after an attempted abortion, including triple damages and emotional distress claims. This could indirectly affect the availability of late-term abortion services if providers become more cautious or refuse to perform procedures due to fear of criminal or civil liability.
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S283)
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S275-276)
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S258)
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S258)
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On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
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