Jan 17 2025

Tillis Introduces Bill to Protect Babies Born After Failed Abortions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis and 43 of his Republican Senate colleagues introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect newborns that survive abortions by requiring they receive care from healthcare practitioners.

"Ensuring that newborn babies receive medical care, regardless of the circumstances, should not be a divisive issue," said Senator Tillis. "It is unconscionable that there are situations where health care professionals might not make every effort to save a life when the need arises. This commonsense legislation is crucial for protecting the lives of newborns, and I am committed to fighting for the life and well-being of babies who survive abortions."

Background:

In 2002, Congress passed the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act which codified in law that a newborn, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, is to be legally recognized as a person from the moment of birth if he or she show any sign of life. The 2002 law did not provide any measures to enforce the protection of these infants, which has allowed the current practice of leaving a child to die after a botched abortion to continue. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act adds clear expectations of care, hospital transfer requirements, mandatory reporting, private rights of action for moms, and reasonable criminal penalties for health care professionals who violate the law.

The Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act is endorsed by: March for Life Action, AAPLOG Action, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Concerned Women for America LAC, National Right to Life, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Live Action, Americans United for Life, Family Research Council, Students for Life Action, Alliance Defending Freedom, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Heritage Action, Family Policy Alliance, Human Coalition, Liberty Council Action, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Christian Employers Alliance, Advancing American Freedom, Focus on the Family, First Rights Global, AdvanceUSA, Coalition for Jewish Values, National Association of Evangelicals, Eagle Forum, Christian Legal Society, Christian Medical and Dental Associations, Faith and Freedom Coalition, Christ Medicus Foundation, Christians Engaged, Children's AIDS Funds International, and Capability Consulting.

Full text of the legislation is available HERE.

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