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IN HB1180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Karickhoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense of "endangering an unborn child" under IC 35-46-1-23, classified as a Level 6 felony
  • Applies to a person who knows or reasonably should know she is pregnant and knowingly or intentionally consumes a controlled substance while pregnant
  • Defines "controlled substance" as a pure or adulterated substance classified in schedule I, II, III, or IV under IC 35-48-2
  • Exempts persons who consume controlled substances under a valid prescription or under direction of a licensed practitioner
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Endangering an unborn child. Provides that a person who knows she is pregnant and knowingly or intentionally consumes a controlled substance commits endangering an unborn child, a Level 6 felony.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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