CO HB1112

Prohibits denying or depriving a born-alive infant of nourishment with intent to cause death, with exceptions only when medical care is not necessary to save life, poses risks outweighing benefits, or merely prolongs dying when death is imminent.

Requires physicians performing abortions to take all medically appropriate steps to preserve life and health of born-alive infants, provide immediate medical care, and arrange transfer to appropriate facilities.

Defines born-alive infant as one showing evidence of life (breathing, heartbeat, umbilical cord pulsation, or voluntary muscle movement) after complete or partial expulsion or extraction, regardless of gestational age.

Establishes infanticide as a Class 3 felony for deliberately failing to provide medically appropriate care to born-alive infants resulting in death, with automatic license suspension of at least one year for healthcare providers convicted.

Prohibits use of born-alive infants for scientific research or experimentation except when necessary to protect or preserve life and health; provides basis for civil damages and wrongful death claims.