HB 1644-FN (2010): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.

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HB 1644-FN (2010)

including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–5. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar”. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 219–122.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 219, nays 122, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/2/2010 1:30 PM LOB 204 if Necessary)
  • February 4, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 10 RC (Vote 14-5)
  • February 4, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 219-122

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 217-FN (2012): including “fetus” in the definition of “another” for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.
  • HB 1649-FN (2006): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
  • HB 177-FN (2007): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.

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