SB 459 - Lager, Brad
Allows criminal prosecution of a mother for harm to an unborn child due to intentional and unlawful use of controlled substances
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1826S.01I
Title
SB 459
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2009
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 459 - This act allows criminal charges to be filed against a mother for any harm to an unborn child resulting from the mother's intentional and unlawful ingestion or use of controlled substances.
This act is identical to SB 1219 (2008).
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