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Gov. Holcomb Signs Bill Allowing Murder Charges For Killing Unborn Babies

Last updated on Monday, March 26, 2018

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Gov. Holcomb has signed a bill into law that will allow suspects to be charged with murder when a pregnant woman is injured or killed and the baby does not survive.

Senate Bill 203 adds that the crimes of murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and feticide may be committed against a fetus in any stage of development.

"If someone kills a pregnant woman, they should not only be tried for her death, but also the death of the fetus," said the author of the bill, Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis).

The bill also allows those convicted to receive an additional sentence of six to 20 years, under certain circumstances.

The legislation does not apply to a lawfully performed abortion or pregnant woman carrying a fetus.

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