Establishes civil immunity for damages arising out of birth injury or congenital defect for physicians providing prenatal care under certain circumstances.
This bill (A 507) creates civil immunity for physicians who provide prenatal care if a child is born with a birth injury or congenital defect, **provided specific conditions are met**. It applies when the physician provided standard care, the mother chose not to continue prenatal visits in the final eight weeks, the physician advised about the importance of ongoing care, and either the issue wasn’t detectable or the physician properly explained risks and options for intervention. The immunity covers damages arising from the birth outcome but requires physicians to document their advice about potential defects and available medical options. The law takes effect immediately and applies to births occurring on or after the effective date.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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