This bill proposes the addition of new sections to chapters 12.1-16, 12.1-17, and 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing the definitions of "human being" and "person" in relation to murder, assault, and civil actions for wrongful death. The bill defines "human being" to include an unborn child, which is specified as an individual living human child from the moment of fertilization. Additionally, it clarifies that the provisions of these chapters do not apply to unintentional deaths or injuries of unborn children resulting from standard medical practices, procedures to save a mother's life, or spontaneous miscarriages.

The bill also introduces a new section that defines "person" to include an unborn child, reinforcing the legal recognition of unborn children in various contexts. Furthermore, it establishes exceptions to the application of the law concerning unintentional injuries to unborn children, mirroring the exceptions outlined in the previous sections. Overall, the bill aims to expand the legal protections afforded to unborn children within the state's criminal and civil law frameworks.