SF461 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Born alive infant provisions modifications
Related bill: HF24
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No 461 proposes a legislative amendment in Minnesota, focusing on infants who survive abortions. The bill mandates that these infants, referred to as "born alive," must be fully recognized as humans and given immediate legal protections. It requires medical personnel to take all reasonable and medically appropriate actions to preserve and care for the health and life of these born alive infants.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies the term 'born alive' in the context of infant care post-abortion."
],
"removed": [
"N/A"
],
"summary": "This bill amends provisions for recognizing and providing medical care to infants who are born alive as detailed in section 145.423.",
"modified": [
"Explicit requirement for medical personnel to compile appropriate medical records for born alive infants."
]
},
"citation": "145.423"
}
]