Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 9-1.2: Intentional homicide of an unborn child

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits intentional homicide of an unborn child by causing its death with knowledge of pregnancy and intent or knowledge of causing death or great bodily harm. Penalties match first-degree murder, with additional years added if a firearm is involved.

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