HB 1343-FN (2004): making it a crime to cause the death of a fetus as a result of committing a violent act against a pregnant woman.
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HB 1343-FN (2004)
making it a crime to cause the death of a fetus as a result of committing a violent act against a pregnant woman.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ahern (Belk 29) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Phyllis Woods (R - Straf 69)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 2, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- March 4, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 11:00 RM204,LOB
- March 4, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 4 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>
- March 8, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Mar 17 (vote 12-3;CC)
- March 17, 2004: ITL Report Adopted (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)