SB 122

Abstract

Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter;penalties. Provides that any person who kills the fetus of anotherby 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 thatany person who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contraryto 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 asa Class 5 felony.