AN ACT relating to fetal homicide.

Amend KRS 507A.010 to allow prosecution under KRS Chapter 507A, relating to fetal homicide, of a pregnant woman and of acts committed during an abortion.

Introduced: February 27, 2026

Last action: March 6, 2026

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This bill would change Kentucky's fetal homicide law to allow criminal prosecution in two new situations: when the pregnant woman herself is involved, and when the act occurs during an abortion. Currently, these situations are excluded from prosecution under the fetal homicide statute. Who it may affect: pregnant women and abortion providers in Kentucky.

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