Kansas House Approves Bill Requiring Emergency Care Of Infants Born Alive

Kansas House Approves Bill Requiring Emergency Care Of Infants Born Alive During Abortions

The Kansas House overwhelming voted Wednesday to send legislation to the Kansas Senate mandating health professionals — under the threat of criminal prosecution — deliver emergency medical care to infants found to have a pulse or breathing after an attempted abortion.

Passage of the bill wasn’t in doubt, but the House’s 88-34 majority demonstrated sufficient support in the chamber to override Gov. Laura Kelly if a veto occurred.