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Sponsor seeks annual reporting on infants born alive after attempted abortion; survivors and faith groups urge transparency
Summary
Representative Deming told the committee HB 723 would require medical facilities to report infants born alive after attempted abortions and add an annual reporting requirement to DPHHS; survivors, faith groups and medical‑freedom advocates testified in support while senators asked about enforcement and fiscal details.
Representative Deming opened House Bill 7 23 by describing the bill’s purpose: require medical facilities to report infants born alive following attempted abortions and create an annual reporting requirement through DPHHS, including penalties for noncompliance. He said HB 723 builds on 2023 law (HB 625) by closing an annual‑reporting loophole.
Multiple proponents gave emotional and personal testimony. Robin Sertell, who identified herself as a survivor of…
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