HB 1334 IN

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Modifies the definition of "human being" in the criminal code to include an unborn child. Removes applicability language concerning certain abortions in the wrongful death or injury of a child statutes. Clarifies the duress defense relating to culpability. Repeals the section that provides that the homicide chapter does not apply to certain abortions. Removes language from the murder, manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter statutes regarding intentionally killing a fetus. Repeals the crime of feticide. Repeals the section that concerns the applicability of certain crimes related to abortion, the termination of a pregnancy, or the killing of a fetus. Provides that the homicide and battery chapters apply to a victim who is an unborn child.

• Lorissa Sweet Republican · author

1. Jan 13, 2025 Coauthored by Representative Patterson · lower
2. Jan 13, 2025 Authored by Representative Sweet · lower
3. Jan 13, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
4. Jan 27, 2025 Representative Payne added as coauthor · lower