Expands the crime of murder in the second degree to include intentionally or knowingly engaging in unlawful conduct that causes the death of an unborn child.

Children Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Edwards,, Levy B,, Owens, Representative Mannix,, Reschke,, Senator Weber
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-04 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-02-27 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes murder in the second degree to include causing the death of an unborn child. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1).
Expands the crime of murder in the second degree to include intentionally or knowingly engaging in unlawful conduct that causes the death of an unborn child.
Relating to: Relating to homicide.
Current location: In House Committee