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Committee recommends bill clarifying care for infants born alive after failed abortions
Summary
House File 24, a two‑sentence bill proposing to require medically appropriate care for infants born alive after attempted abortions, was recommended to pass by the Health Finance Policy Committee on a narrow 11–10 vote after competing testimony from clinicians and advocacy groups.
The House Health Finance Policy Committee on Feb. 12 recommended passage of House File 24, which would clarify the standard of care for infants who are born alive after an attempted abortion. The committee recommended the bill to pass on a roll call of 11–10.
Representative Knudson introduced HF24 as a short bill, asking the committee to “reinstate protections for babies that survive abortion, ensuring that they receive medically necessary care to preserve the life and health of that baby.” Committee members then heard roughly two hours of testimony from advocates, survivors, and medical organizations before the roll call.
Supporters included legal and pro‑life organizations and individuals who said Minnesota law should…
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