RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.

Makes technical and substantive changes to Penal Code chapters 704, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, and 712.

HB 2057

HD1

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Provides that a placenta may be released by a hospital to the woman from which it originated or a designated individual. (HB2057 HD1)

RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON.

Amends the definition of "person" for purposes of offenses of murder, manslaughter, and negligent injury to provide protection for a viable fetus. Defines "viable fetus." Adds provision that gestational age of 24 weeks or greater is prima facie evidence that fetus is viable.