Bill
AB 382
Overview: AB 382, Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty, is a bill in the Wisconsin legislature. The bi
Overview: AB 382, Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty, is a bill in the Wisconsin legislature. The bill aims to establish new legal requirements and penalties related to infants born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion.
Purpose and Intent: The bill's supporters argue it is necessary to protect the lives of infants born alive following an abortion procedure. The intent is to ensure these infants receive appropriate medical care and are not neglected or left to die.
Key Provisions:
- Requires healthcare providers to exercise the same degree of care for infants born alive after an abortion as they would for any other infant born alive
- Mandates the transfer of these infants to a hospital for further treatment and care
- Establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations of the new requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact healthcare providers performing abortions, as well as the infants born alive in these situations. It could also affect the families involved and spark further debate around abortion rights and end-of-life issues.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: AB 382 is currently in the Wisconsin legislature, with Representative Gustafson recently added as a coauthor. The bill must still advance through committee and floor votes before potentially being enacted into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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