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IN SB0018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zakas

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code 35-42-1-3 to increase the penalty for voluntary manslaughter when committed by means of a deadly weapon from a Level 2 felony to a Level 1 felony
  • Voluntary manslaughter committed under sudden heat remains a Level 2 felony unless a deadly weapon is used
  • Applies to killing another human being or killing a viable fetus while acting under sudden heat
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017
  • Referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law on January 3, 2017

Legislative Description

Voluntary manslaughter. Increases the penalty for voluntary manslaughter from a Level 2 felony to a Level 1 felony if the offense is committed by means of a deadly weapon.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2017

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