House Bill No. introduced by L. Deming 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, outcomes, and any medical conditions. If no infants are born alive during the reporting period, a report indicating this must still be filed. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is tasked with publishing an annual aggregate report on these cases and has the authority to impose civil penalties on facilities that fail to comply with the reporting requirements.

The bill also includes provisions for civil fines of up to $500 for late submissions, with additional fines for continued non-compliance. If a facility fails to submit a report for over a year or submits an incomplete report, the department may take legal action to compel compliance. The department is required to ensure that the reporting process maintains confidentiality for individuals providing information. The new section created by this bill is intended to be codified as part of Title 50, chapter 20, part 8 of the Montana Code.