The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 203 on crimes resulting in the loss of a fetus, sponsored by Rep. Speedy. The bill provides that the crimes of: (1) murder; (2) voluntary manslaughter; (3) involuntary manslaughter; and (4) feticide; may be committed against a fetus in any stage of development. The bill specifies that the offenses do not apply to a: (1) lawfully performed abortion; or (2) pregnant woman with respect to a fetus carried by the woman. The bill also provides, with certain exceptions, that a person who commits a felony that causes the termination of a pregnancy may receive an additional sentence of six to 20 years.
The bill was amended by consent to make a technical correction. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 10-0.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/203