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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 | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

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.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Unintentionally causing death of fetus punishable as involuntary manslaughter.  Provides that any person who, while engaged in wanton and willful conduct that shows a reckless disregard for the safety of others, causes injury to another woman who is pregnant, and that conduct is the cause of a miscarriage or stillbirth by the woman, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Physicians acting in good faith in the performance of their duties are not liable under the section.