Killing the fetus of another; guilty of manslaughter, penalties. (SB1225)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/10/2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102146D
01/10/2023Referred to Committee on Education and Health
01/12/2023Impact statement from VCSC (SB1225)
01/19/2023Rereferred from Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/19/2023Rereferred to Judiciary
01/23/2023Failed to report (defeated) in Judiciary (6-Y 9-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB1954.