Virginia

Decoded

§ 18.2-32.3

Human infant; independent and separate existence

For the purposes of this article, the fact that the umbilical cord has not been cut or that the placenta remains attached shall not be considered in determining whether a human infant has achieved an independent and separate existence.

History

2010, cc. 810, 851.

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Court Decisions

Jenkins v. Com. (SCV, 11/06/92)
. . . § 18.2-31(7); (2) murder of Brinklow, Code § 18.2-32; (3) capital murder for the willful, . . .
Marshall v. Com. (COA, 02/24/98)
. . . a first degree murder conviction under Code § 18.2-32.[3] We hold that appellant failed properly to . . .

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Amendment Attempts

HB1033: Human infant; determining whether an infant has achieved an independent and separate existence. (passed)
SB602: Human infant; determining whether an infant has achieved an independent and separate existence. (passed)