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IN SB0017

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zakas

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for voluntary manslaughter from a Level 2 felony to a Level 1 felony when committed using a deadly weapon
  • Voluntary manslaughter without a deadly weapon remains a Level 2 felony
  • Applies to knowingly or intentionally killing another human being or a viable fetus while acting under sudden heat
  • Amends Indiana Code IC 35-42-1-3
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon. 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

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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