SB 459 – Allows criminal prosecution of a mother for harm to an unborn child due to intentional and unlawful use of controlled substances

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 1826S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/30/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

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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