Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-9-18: Care of babies born alive during attempted abortions
What this law says, in plain English
Medical personnel who knowingly fail to provide reasonable care to infants born alive during abortion procedures commit a felony punishable by fine and/or up to 5 years imprisonment. If the infant dies, the offense becomes manslaughter.
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