Killing the fetus of another; guilty of manslaughter, penalties. (SB1225)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter; penalties. Provides that any person who kills the fetus of another by an intentional act committed while in the sudden heat of passion upon reasonable provocation is guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that any person who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contrary to the intention of the parties and while engaged in conduct so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter, which is also punishable as a Class 5 felony. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2023 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102146D |
01/10/2023 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
01/12/2023 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1225) |
01/19/2023 | Rereferred from Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/19/2023 | Rereferred to Judiciary |
01/23/2023 | Failed to report (defeated) in Judiciary (6-Y 9-N) (see vote tally) |