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HF 24

Born alive infant provisions modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Allen and 33 co-sponsors

Failed Minnesota bill modifying legal requirements for medical care of infants surviving abortion procedures, rejected in House vote March 13, 2025.

Bill was not passed
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Bill Summary · HF 24

Legislative bill overview

HF 24 modifies Minnesota's "born alive" infant provisions, which typically establish legal requirements for medical care and treatment of infants who survive abortion procedures. The bill advanced through committee review in February 2025 but failed to pass its third reading in the House on March 13, 2025.

Why is this important

Born alive legislation directly affects medical protocols in abortion care and neonatal treatment, influencing how healthcare providers respond to rare cases of fetal survival. These provisions have significant implications for medical practice standards, parental rights, and end-of-life care decisions in extreme circumstances.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical autonomy vs. legal mandates: Disagreement over whether lawmakers or medical professionals should determine appropriate care standards for extremely premature or non-viable infants
  • Definitional clarity: Ambiguity around what constitutes a "live birth" and which infants qualify for specified protections under the law
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about criminal penalties, liability standards, and how violations would be prosecuted versus handled through medical licensing boards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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