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S2478Introduced in the Senate

Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Elaine Morgan, District 34

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN - Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.

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Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

February 6, 2026

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  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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