Vetoed by Governor Tony Evers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes protections for "infants born alive".

Highlights:

• Requires a healthcare provider present at the time of an abortion that results in a child born alive to exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child as a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care provider would render to any other child born alive at the same gestational age (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any individual found in violation of the aforementioned requirements shall be guilty of a Class H felony (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the pregnant individual from being prosecuted or charged under this bill (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes protections for "infants born alive".

Highlights:

• Requires a healthcare provider present at the time of an abortion that results in a child born alive to exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child as a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care provider would render to any other child born alive at the same gestational age (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any individual found in violation of the aforementioned requirements shall be guilty of a Class H felony (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the pregnant individual from being prosecuted or charged under this bill (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text