Bill Title: Strangulation elements and definition. Adds to the current strangulation statute a new element concerning application of pressure to a victim's torso. Defines "torso" for purposes of the statute. Makes the crime of strangulation a Level 5 felony if it is knowingly committed against a pregnant woman.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-17 - First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code [HB1429 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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