The bill establishes annual reporting requirements for medical facilities regarding infants born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Each medical facility must submit a report by February 28 each year detailing the number of such infants born alive in the previous calendar year, including their gestational age, medical actions taken to preserve their lives, outcomes, and medical conditions. Notably, if no infants are born alive during the reporting period, the facility is still required to file a report indicating this outcome.
Additionally, the Department of Public Health and Human Services is tasked with publishing an annual aggregate report by June 30, summarizing the number of abortions resulting in live births, while ensuring that individual identities remain confidential. The bill also outlines civil penalties for facilities that fail to submit the required reports on time, including fines and potential legal action for non-compliance. The department is granted rulemaking authority to implement these provisions effectively.