Me. Stat. tit. 22 § 1594

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1594 - Failure to preserve life of live born person

Whenever an abortion procedure results in a live birth, failure to take all reasonable steps, in keeping with good medical practice, to preserve the life and health of the live born person shall subject the responsible party or parties to Maine law governing homicide, manslaughter and civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice. [1977, c. 696, §186(NEW).]

22 M.R.S. § 1594

1977, c. 696, § 186 (NEW) .