HB16-1007
Offenses Against Unborn Children
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning offenses against an unborn child.
Bill Summary:
The bill provides that, if the commission of any crime codified in the criminal code or traffic code is the proximate cause of death or injury to an unborn member of the species homo sapiens, the prosecuting attorney, in charging the underlying offense, may also charge the homicide or assault offense that is appropriate to the death or injury.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Janak Joshi
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1007 to the Committee on Judiciary. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1007 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2016 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/13/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)