Bill Sponsors: IN SB0203 | 2018 | Regular Session
Bill Title: Crimes resulting in the loss of a fetus. Provides that the crimes of: (1) murder; (2) voluntary manslaughter; (3) involuntary manslaughter; and (4) feticide; may be committed against a fetus in any stage of development. Specifies that the offenses do not apply to a: (1) lawfully performed abortion; or (2) pregnant woman with respect to a fetus carried by the woman. Provides, with certain exceptions, that a person who commits a felony that causes the termination of a pregnancy may receive an additional sentence of six to 20 years.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 17-1)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-25 - Public Law 203 [SB0203 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 17-1)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-25 - Public Law 203 [SB0203 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
