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A 2195

Relates to establishing the born alive abortion survivors' protection act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Blankenbush and 14 co-sponsors

Requires medical care for infants surviving abortion procedures and establishes penalties for healthcare providers who fail to provide treatment.

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Bill Summary · A 2195

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2195 would establish protections for infants born alive following abortion procedures in New York State. The bill requires medical care and treatment for any child born alive during an abortion attempt, and establishes legal obligations for healthcare providers to provide such care. It also creates penalties for failure to provide appropriate medical attention to a live-born infant.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a narrow but contested medical scenario where a fetus survives an abortion procedure. The bill's passage would create specific legal mandates around medical care in these rare cases and potentially affect how abortion procedures are performed and documented in New York hospitals and clinics.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: The bill must clearly define "born alive" to avoid ambiguity about viability thresholds and distinguish between live birth and other outcomes
  • Healthcare provider burden: Physicians may express concerns about legal liability, conflicting medical guidance, and whether existing medical standards already address these situations
  • Abortion access impact: Advocates worry the bill could increase costs, create legal barriers to abortion access, or incentivize more restrictive medical practices regardless of medical necessity

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

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