Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 2-103: (a) For purposes of a prosecution under this title, “viable” has the meaning stated in § 20–209 of the Health – General Article
What this law says, in plain English
This statute permits prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus when someone intends to cause its death or serious injury, or recklessly disregards the risk of doing so. It excludes lawful medical care, the pregnant woman's own actions, and does not grant personhood to the fetus.
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