Missouri Legislature Passes Bill to Care for Babies Who Survive Abortions

The Missouri House passed a bill requiring medical professionals to provide immediate care to babies born alive during or after an attempted abortion. The vote now sends the measure to Gov. Kehoe for signature.The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act (SB 999) declares that any infant born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion “shall have the same rights, privileges and immunities as any other person, citizen and resident in Missouri.”The legislation mandates “immediate, professional car