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HB 2532 Unborn child; unintentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth thereof punishable as felony.

Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE: (all summaries)

Unintentionally causing death of fetus punishable as involuntary manslaughter.  Provides that any person who, while engaged in gross, wanton and culpable conduct that shows a reckless disregard for the life or safety of others, causes injury to another person who is pregnant, and that conduct is the cause of a miscarriage or stillbirth, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.


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