2014 House Bill 5653

Create new crime of assaulting pregnant woman

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To make assault and battery against a pregnant women a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 93 days and a $500 fine, with higher penalties (up to five years) for those with prior convictions.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors