HB 1292 (2000): making it a crime to cause the death of an unborn child as a result of committing a violent act against a pregnant woman.

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HB 1292 (2000)

making it a crime to cause the death of an unborn child as a result of committing a violent act against a pregnant woman.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2000. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 283–54.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 283, nays 54, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p93
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 25, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 25 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 3 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: Re-Rescheduled Hearing Feb 8 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 13-2;CC)
  • March 9, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Torressen; HJ22, p618
  • March 9, 2000: ITL Report Adopted RC(283-54); HJ22, p652-655

Laws It Would Change

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