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2018 SESSION
SB 541 Involuntary manslaughter; death of a fetus, penalty.
Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Involuntary manslaughter; death of a fetus; penalty. Provides that any person who, as a result of driving under the influence, causes the death of the fetus of another is guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The bill provides that if such person's conduct was so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, he is guilty of aggravated involuntary manslaughter.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/18 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103173D
- 01/09/18 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 02/01/18 Senate: Rereferred from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- 02/01/18 Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
- 02/05/18 Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
- 02/05/18 Senate: Rereferred to Finance
- 02/07/18 Senate: Continued to 2019 in Finance (14-Y 1-N)