AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island law that obligates doctors and other providers to give medically appropriate care to any baby who shows signs of life after an attempted abortion. It defines a "born‑alive" infant, sets duties for physicians during and after the procedure, and creates felony penalties for failure to provide care. The measure aims to protect newborns who survive abortion attempts.

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