H1663

Relative to unborn victims of violence

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes penalties for violence against unborn children, including murder, manslaughter, assault, and battery.

This bill, titled "An Act relative to unborn victims of violence," creates specific penalties for acts of violence against unborn children. It defines "unborn child" as an individual human life from conception until death. The bill outlines punishments for murder, including life imprisonment for first-degree murder and lesser sentences for second-degree murder. It also sets penalties for involuntary manslaughter, assault, and battery upon an unborn child, with varying degrees of imprisonment and fines.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order