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This law was last updated on Apr 15, 2019
This law is Anti–Choice
HB 757
Failed to Pass
Feb 8, 2019
Co-sponsors: 6
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 7
HB 757 would expand the application of certain provisions relating to a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus to include nonviable fetuses.
The bill defines “fetus” to mean “an unborn offspring of the species homo sapiens from the end of the eighth week after fertilization until birth.”
The bill would allow a prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a fetus if the person prosecuted:
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SB 561.
Similar to HB 748/SB 533, which failed to pass in 2018.
Latest Action
2/8/19 – Introduced; referred to House Health and Government Operations Committee.
Primary Sponsor