Vermont S0116 proposes to deem an unborn child a person for criminal offenses when the child suffers bodily injury or death.

Vermont S0116 aims to protect unborn children by deeming them persons for criminal offenses when they suffer bodily injury or death. The state must prove the perpetrator knew the mother was pregnant or intended harm. It exempts women from prosecution for their unborn children, and those performing abortions with consent or medical treatments. The General Assembly may appoint cosponsors to intervene in constitutionality challenges. The act takes effect upon passage.

Vermont S0116 proposes to deem an unborn child a person for criminal offenses when the child suffers bodily injury or death.

Vermont S0116 aims to protect unborn children by deeming them persons for criminal offenses when they suffer bodily injury or death. The state must prove the perpetrator knew the mother was pregnant or intended harm. It exempts women from prosecution for their unborn children, and those performing abortions with consent or medical treatments. The General Assembly may appoint cosponsors to intervene in constitutionality challenges. The act takes effect upon passage.