SB 417 - Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases - Arkansas Key Vote
Tommy Wren voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- April 10, 2013
- Concurrence Vote
- April 5, 2013
- House Bill Passed
- March 19, 2013
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 11, 2013
- Introduced
- Feb. 20, 2013
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Stage Details
Title: Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases
Signed by Governor Mike Beebe
Title: Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that classifies the death of a fetus from conception to birth as a felony in certain cases.
Highlights:
- Classifies the death of a fetus caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default as a felony (Sec. 2).
- Defines an “unborn child” as the offspring of human beings from conception until birth, whereas current law defines an “unborn child” as a fetus of at least 12 weeks of gestation (Sec. 1).
- Specifies that an individual is not liable under the provisions of this bill if the death of a fetus results from any of the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):
- A legal abortion;
- An action by the pregnant women; or
- The use of contraception.
Title: Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases
Title: Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases