Colorado Democrats vote down bill requiring doctors to help babies born-alive after abortion
House Bill 1068 would have required physicians to "exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence" in the case of a live birth during an abortion. A violation would have carried a civil fine of $100,000 plus constitute a class 3 felony that could come to bear as "unprofessional conduct" on a medical' license.
Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood, who chairs the committee, said no one wants to see a child killed or neglected, but he spoke to the effect of making a medical decision a crime.
"I do believe the effect of this bill to create a new felony for this kind of action would have the effect of limiting access to abortion in this state," he said. "I think that is a legitimate concern and a real problem."...