Assembly Bill 809 aims to enhance legal protections for women regarding pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth, miscarriage, and abortion. The bill stipulates that no fines, imprisonment, or prosecutions can be imposed on women for the outcomes of their pregnancies, and it prohibits civil liability or discrimination related to these outcomes. Additionally, it restricts law enforcement from investigating individuals as crime suspects based solely on their pregnancy outcomes, unless consent is obtained from the affected individual. The bill also clarifies that fetal tissue resulting from non-live birth pregnancy outcomes is not classified as a corpse under certain criminal statutes.

Key changes in the bill include the renumbering and amendment of existing statutes, such as the renumbering of 940.13 to 895.539, which now includes civil and criminal liability exemptions for pregnancy outcomes. The bill also introduces new sections that explicitly prohibit the use of state and federal funds for investigating individuals based on their pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to ensure that the definitions and implications surrounding pregnancy outcomes are clearly articulated, thereby reinforcing the protections afforded to women in these circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 939.75(2)(b)1, 939.75