‘Born-alive’ abortion bill approved by Texas House

By

Texas House lawmakers approved the Texas Born-Alive Protection Act Wednesday, which would require doctors to treat babies born alive after an abortion attempt.

A similar version of the bill was approved by the Senate last week. The version passed by the House included a third-degree felony and $100,000 fine for any doctor who fails to provide the appropriate medical treatment to a baby born alive after an abortion attempt. The bill is an attempt to solidify and emphasize the baby's right to life and to ensure protections if the abortion attempt fails.

Full Article

Join the Discussion
More Trending News News
FIFA

Report says FIFA outdoes NGOs in tax exemption

2014 World Cup

Some World Cup national coaches impose ground rules on having sex during tournament

2014 World Cup

2014 World Cup sheds light on benefits of player migration laws to non-European national teams

Arena Amazonia stadium

Brazil shortchanges locals with massive 42K seater Manaus stadium build for four World Cup matches

Real Time Analytics