Nevada § 442.270 - Liability for failure to exercise reasonable care to preserve life of infant born as result of attempted abortion
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 442.270 — Liability for failure to exercise reasonable care to preserve life of infant born as result of attempted abortion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 442.270. Liability for failure to exercise reasonable care to preserve life of infant born as result of attempted abortion
Whenever an abortion results in the birth of an infant capable of sustained survival
by natural or artificial supportive systems, the failure to take all reasonable steps,
in keeping with good medical practice, to preserve the life and health of the infant
subjects the person performing the abortion to the laws of this state governing criminal
liability and civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 442.270
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 442.270 cover?
Section 442.270 ("Liability for failure to exercise reasonable care to preserve life of infant born as result of attempted abortion") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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