Substitute Senate Bill 157 Summary

• Creates criminal penalties including "abortion manslaughter" (first-degree felony) for killing a child born alive after abortion, or failing to take medical measures to preserve health or life of such a child

• Requires physicians to submit a "child survival form" to the Department of Health within 15 days when a child is born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion, with violations as third-degree felonies

• Establishes civil causes of action for women to sue for wrongful death or injury resulting from violations, with awards of compensatory and exemplary damages plus attorney's fees and court costs

• Requires physicians performing abortions in ambulatory surgical facilities (non-hospitals) to immediately provide post-birth care, call emergency medical services, and arrange hospital transfer if a child is born alive

• Restricts consulting physicians at ambulatory surgical facilities granted variances from transfer agreement requirements from teaching or being employed by state-affiliated medical schools, hospitals, or public institutions