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2008 SESSION
SB 762 Abortion; forced or coerced prohibited, penalty.
Introduced by: Ralph K. Smith | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Forced or coerced abortion prohibited; penalty. Provides that any person who forces or coerces a pregnant female of any age to have an abortion against her will is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, if such a violation is committed by the father or putative father of the unborn child when the pregnant female is less than 18 years of age, and the father or putative father is 18 years of age or older, the father or putative father is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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HISTORY
- 01/18/08 Senate: Unanimous consent to introduce
- 01/18/08 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 084785326
- 01/18/08 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 02/07/08 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 5-N)