Bill
H 2428
Overview: H 2428, "An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester", was introduced on February 27, 2025 and has a hearing scheduled fo
Overview: H 2428, "An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester", was introduced on February 27, 2025 and has a hearing scheduled for July 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in A-1.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish new legal protections for fetuses that are born alive after the second trimester of pregnancy, with the intent of safeguarding the health and wellbeing of both the mother and the born-alive fetus.
Key Provisions:
- Requires medical professionals to provide life-saving care for fetuses born alive after 20 weeks of gestation
- Imposes criminal penalties for failure to provide appropriate care to a born-alive fetus
- Establishes reporting requirements for healthcare facilities regarding born-alive incidents
- Allows civil lawsuits against medical providers who violate the born-alive protections
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and medical facilities, who would be required to comply with the new born-alive care and reporting mandates. Pregnant women seeking abortions after 20 weeks could also be affected, as the bill aims to limit the circumstances under which a born-alive fetus could be allowed to die.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: H 2428 is currently in the committee review process, with a hearing scheduled for July 10, 2025. Further legislative action, including potential amendments, is expected before the bill could advance to a full vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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