Montana § 50-20-802 - Legislative Findings
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-20-802 — Legislative Findings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-20-802. Legislative Findings
Legislative findings. The legislature finds, with respect to this part, that: (1) there is a compelling interest in protecting the life of an infant born alive following an attempted abortion; (2) an infant born alive following an attempted abortion is a legal person for all purposes under the laws of this state and is entitled to all protections under these laws; and (3) an infant born alive following an attempted abortion in an abortion clinic, medical facility, or other facility is entitled to the same protections under the law that would arise for any newborn infant or for any person who comes to a medical facility or other facility for screening or treatment or otherwise becomes a patient in the facility's care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-20-802
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-20-802 cover?
Section 50-20-802 ("Legislative Findings") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 50-20-802?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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