Human infant; determining whether an infant has achieved an independent and separate existence. (HB1033)

Introduced By

Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Human infant; independent and separate existence.  Provides that for the purposes of homicide and child abuse, a human infant who has been born alive and is fully brought forth from the mother has achieved an independent and separate existence, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been cut or the placenta detached.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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