HR. 21In Committee
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Establishes care, hospital transfer, reporting, and penalty requirements for children born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes care, hospital transfer, reporting, and penalty requirements for children born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion
Key points
- Require equal neonatal care
- Require immediate hospital admission
- Require reporting to law enforcement
- Authorize criminal and civil penalties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAbortionCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethics