Introduced
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To authorize enhanced penalties for threatening or committing a “stalking” or assaultive crime with the intent to coerce a pregnant female to have an abortion, or taking other coercive actions with that goal. The bill authorizes additional fines of $5,000 to $10,000 on top of penalties imposed for the underlying crimes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Amendment offered
To clarify the definition of "coercion" by referencing another statute.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To authorize the same penalties for coercing a woman to continue a pregnancy against her will.
The amendment failed 12 to 25 (details)
Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
