The "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" seeks to provide legal protections for infants born alive after an attempted abortion, designating them as legal persons under state law. The bill mandates that healthcare providers deliver necessary life-saving and life-sustaining medical care to these infants, regardless of their circumstances, such as disabilities or parental wishes. Key provisions include prohibiting the denial of nourishment or medical care, requiring physicians to take all medically appropriate steps to preserve the life of any born-alive infant, and ensuring that other healthcare providers step in if the primary physician is unable to provide care. The bill also establishes definitions for terms like "abortion," "born-alive," and "infant," and outlines the legal and medical obligations related to the care of these infants.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that birth and death certificates must be issued for born-alive infants and that if the parents have indicated in writing their intention not to keep the infant, the child will become a ward of the department of children, youth, and families upon birth. It prohibits the use of born-alive infants for scientific research or experimentation unless necessary for their health. The legislation imposes severe penalties for healthcare providers who fail to provide appropriate care, classifying such negligence as a felony with potential prison time and fines. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not create or recognize a right to abortion and does not alter existing abortion laws. The act will take effect upon passage.