This bill modifies existing health care requirements for infants born alive as a result of abortion procedures in Minnesota. It introduces new reporting requirements for physicians and facilities performing abortions, mandating that they document whether an abortion resulted in a born-alive infant, along with specific details such as the infant's gestational age, any medical actions taken, and the infant's survival status. The bill also amends the definition of "person" to explicitly include every infant human being who is born alive at any stage of development.

Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for the care of born-alive infants, requiring that medical personnel take measures to preserve their life and health unless the infant is diagnosed with a condition incompatible with sustained life. In such cases, the bill mandates the provision of comfort care. It also outlines the responsibilities of physicians when an abortion is performed after the 20th week of gestational age and introduces provisions for perinatal hospice services. Furthermore, the bill includes civil and disciplinary actions against medical personnel who fail to comply with these requirements, while ensuring that the mother of the born-alive infant is not held liable for the actions of healthcare providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.4131, 145.423, 645.44