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This law was last updated on Sep 11, 2018
HB 2710
Failed to Pass
Feb 27, 2017
Co-sponsors: 8
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 9
HB 2710 would include “unborn child” and “fetus” in the state statute setting criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death.
Under this bill, a parent of guardian would be guilty of a felony if such neglect results in the death of an “unborn child” or fetus that has reached 24 weeks gestation. A conviction would result in a fine of $,1000 to $5,000 and/or imprisonment anywhere from three to fifteen years.
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