HB 744 Killing the fetus of another; guilty of manslaughter, penalties
Virginia 2022 Regular Session
Killing the fetus of another; guilty of manslaughter, penalties.
HB-744
About HB-744
Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter; penalties. Provides that any person who kills the fetus of another by an intentional act committed while in the sudden heat of passion upon reasonable provocation is guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that any person who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contrary to the intention of the parties and while engaged in conduct so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter, which is also punishable as a Class 5 felony.
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Prefiled 01/11/2022
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