‘Born alive’ abortion bill OK’d in Kansas, sent to governor

By JOHN HANNA
AP Political Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators have given final approval to a bill that could subject doctors to lawsuits or criminal charges if they’re accused of not providing enough care to infants born during abortion procedures. The Kansas House voted 86-36 on Tuesday to approve a “born-alive infants protection” measure similar to a proposed law rejected by Montana voters in November. The Kansas Senate approved the bill last week and it goes next to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. She vetoed a similar bill in 2019. The bill passed both chambers with more than the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto. But even if it becomes law, a court challenge could prevent it from being enforced.