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CO SB268
Bill
AI Summary
- Defines "person" for purposes of homicide and assault offenses to include an unborn child at every stage of gestation from conception until live birth
- Applies to eight specific offenses: murder in the first and second degree, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, vehicular homicide, and assault in the first, second, and third degrees, plus vehicular assault
- Excludes from prosecution acts committed by the mother of her unborn child, medical procedures performed by physicians or licensed medical professionals at a mother's request, and lawful dispensation or administration of prescribed medication
- Takes effect July 1, 2015, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date
- May require a five-year appropriation to cover increased capital construction and operational costs if the act results in a net increase in periods of imprisonment in state correctional facilities
Legislative Description
Offenses Against Unborn Children
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
5/4/2015
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs4/28/2015
Judiciary4/14/2015
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