Emmett Hanger
- Republican
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 passionupon reasonable provocation is guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that anyperson who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contrary to theintention of the parties and while engaged in conduct so gross, wanton,and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, is guiltyof involuntary manslaughter, which is also punishable as a Class5 felony.
Incorporated by Judiciary (SB122-Obenshain) (15-Y 0-N)
Impact statement from DPB (SB155)
Impact statement from VCSC (SB155)
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102069D
Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Fiscal Impact Statement: SB155F122.PDF | |
Fiscal Impact Statement: SB155F160.PDF |
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