S. 6Introduced
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 medical care standards
- Require immediate hospital admission
- Require reporting to law enforcement
- Authorize criminal and civil penalties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-01-22 — 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)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAbortionCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethics