SB 66-FN (2017): including a fetus in the definition of "another" for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

SB 66-FN (2017)

including a fetus in the definition of "another" for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2017-2018
• House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• Senate committee: Judiciary
• Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
• Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 66-FN to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2017-0489s), offered by Sen. Daniels, was rejected on a roll call 12–12 on February 16, 2017. A floor amendment (2017-0490s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on February 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1961h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1360h) by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1360h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 172–181, on a motion by Rep. O'Leary. A floor amendment (2017-2121h), offered by Rep. Hoell, was rejected on a roll call 49–306 on June 1, 2017. On June 1, 2017 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 174–182, on a motion by Rep. Eaton. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 186–170. On June 1, 2017 the House failed “Reconsider SB 66” on a roll call 161–192, on a motion by Rep. Sherman Packard. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On June 22, 2017 the House failed “Lay 2370e on Table” on a roll call 177–190, on a motion by Rep. McConnell. An enrolled bill amendment (2017-2370e) was adopted on a roll call 196–173 on June 22, 2017. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2017, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2018.

Sponsors

• Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
• Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
• Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24)
• Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
• Sen. Harold French (R - SD7)
• Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
• Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
• Sen. James Gray (R - SD6)
• Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 3)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 26, 2017, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
• March 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
• May 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

• February 16, 2017, Senate: Sen. Daniels Floor Amendment 0489s — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
• February 16, 2017, Senate: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment 0490s — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
• February 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
• June 1, 2017, House: Lay on Table — yeas 172, nays 181, failed
• June 1, 2017, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 162, nays 192, failed
• June 1, 2017, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 49, nays 306, failed
• June 1, 2017, House: Lay on Table — yeas 174, nays 182, failed
• June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 186, nays 170, passed
• June 1, 2017, House: Reconsider — yeas 161, nays 192, failed
• June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
• June 22, 2017, House: Lay on Table — yeas 177, nays 190, failed
• June 22, 2017, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 196, nays 173, passed
• June 22, 2017, Senate: EBA 2370 — yeas 14, nays 9, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 630:1
• RSA 630:1-a

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 7
• SC 10
• HC 26, page 11
• This page’s data as JSON