AZ SB1600

Amends section 36-2301 to require all health professionals present when an infant is born alive to take medically appropriate and reasonable actions to preserve the life and health of that infant, including those born during abortion procedures.

Classifies intentional or knowing violations of the infant care requirements as a class 6 felony and unprofessional conduct subject to license suspension or revocation.

Establishes civil liability allowing the mother, father, or grandparents of an infant born alive to sue for actual damages, punitive damages, and civil penalties of not less than $5,000 per violation, with a six-year statute of limitations.

Requires hospitals and abortion clinics performing abortions at or after 20 weeks gestation to establish policies including designating personnel to contact emergency services, having neonatal resuscitation-trained staff present, and implementing rapid resuscitation protocols.

Mandates that any health professional with knowledge of failure to comply with these requirements immediately report the failure to law enforcement.