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OR HB3805
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darcey Edwards
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AI Summary
- Expands second-degree murder to include intentionally or knowingly engaging in unlawful conduct that causes the death of an unborn child
- Defines "unborn child" as a member of the species Homo sapiens at any stage of development while carried in the womb
- Exempts lawful abortions performed with the pregnant woman's consent or consent of an authorized person from criminal homicide charges
- Exempts acts committed by the pregnant woman herself from criminal homicide charges related to the unborn child's death
- Lack of knowledge that the woman was pregnant is explicitly not a valid defense to charges under this provision
Legislative Description
Relating to homicide.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2025
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