This bill modifies existing health care requirements for infants born alive as a result of abortion procedures in Minnesota. It introduces new definitions and mandates that medical personnel must compile and record appropriate medical records for any born-alive infant, including details about the infant's gestational age, medical actions taken, and the infant's survival status. The bill also establishes that when an infant is born alive, measures must be taken to preserve their life and health, except in cases where the infant is diagnosed with a condition incompatible with sustained life, in which case comfort care is required. Additionally, it stipulates that a physician, other than the one performing the abortion, must be available if an infant is born alive after the 20th week of gestation.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for civil and disciplinary actions against medical personnel who fail to comply with these requirements, while ensuring that mothers are not held liable for the actions of healthcare providers. It also emphasizes the importance of privacy in court proceedings related to these cases and clarifies that nothing in the bill prevents healthcare providers from taking necessary actions to save the mother's life. The bill is titled the "Born-Alive Infants Protection Act" and is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.4131, 145.423, 645.44