Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter, penalties.
Summary
Killing the fetus of another; manslaughter;penalties. Provides that any person who kills the fetus of anotherby an intentional act committed while in the sudden heat of passionupon reasonable provocation is guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. The bill also provides that anyperson who kills the fetus of another accidentally, contrary to theintention of the parties and while engaged in conduct so gross, wanton,and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, is guiltyof involuntary manslaughter, which is also punishable as a Class5 felony.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2020
Last action Feb 11, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 6, 2020
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
lower
Feb 5, 2020
Committee
Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
lower
Jan 6, 2020
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
Jan 6, 2020
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104417D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert B. Bell
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 686
Scope: VA
Hi! I can help you understand HB 686. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline