The proposed bill modifies existing health care requirements for infants born alive as a result of abortion, introduces new reporting requirements for abortion data, and redefines the term "person" to include infants born alive. Key amendments include the requirement for physicians and facilities performing abortions to report specific data, such as the number of abortions performed, the method used, and whether the abortion resulted in a born-alive infant. Additionally, the bill mandates that if an infant is born alive, medical personnel must compile a certificate of live birth and appropriate medical records, and take measures to preserve the infant's life unless the infant is diagnosed with a condition incompatible with sustained life.

Furthermore, the bill establishes definitions for terms related to the care of born-alive infants, such as "comfort care" and "perinatal hospice," and outlines the responsibilities of medical personnel in these situations. It also includes provisions for civil and disciplinary actions against those who fail to comply with the new requirements, while ensuring that the mother of the born-alive infant is not held liable for the actions of medical providers. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and applies to actions occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.4131, 145.423, 645.44