Care requirements modification for an infant who is born alive
This bill modifies medical care requirements for infants born alive during abortion procedures in Minnesota. It mandates that medical personnel provide all reasonable measures to preserve the life and health of such infants, except when a life-threatening condition is diagnosed, in which case only "comfort care" (palliative care to ensure comfort) must be provided. The bill also adds specific data reporting requirements to abortion records, including whether an infant was born alive, the infant's gestational age, medical actions taken, and survival status. These changes apply to all physicians and facilities performing abortions in the state.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
May 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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