2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 520

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Boutin, Amedori, Bartlett, Hogan, Krebs, McComas, Stocksdale, and Weldon
Entitled:
Homicide - Victim - Viable Fetus

Synopsis:

Establishing that for specified prosecutions, including murder, manslaughter, and unlawful homicide, and under specified conditions the victim may include a viable fetus; and providing exceptions for lawful acts by a doctor or pregnant woman.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/2
First Reading Judiciary
2/18
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/27
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Charles R. Boutin, District 34A
Delegate Carmen Amedori, District 5A
Delegate Joseph R. Bartlett, District 4A
Delegate Patrick N. Hogan, District 3A
Delegate Susan W. Krebs, District 9B
Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B
Delegate Nancy R. Stocksdale, District 5A
Delegate Richard B. Weldon, Jr., District 3B
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER
MANSLAUGHTER
MURDER
PREGNANCY
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
WOMEN
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Criminal Law
( 2-103 )
Health - General
( 20-209 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered