18-4016. DEFINITION OF HUMAN EMBRYO AND FETUS — PROHIBITING THE PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS. (1) For purposes of this chapter "embryo" or "fetus" shall mean any human in utero.
(2) Nothing in this chapter, arising from the killing of an embryo or fetus, shall be construed to permit the prosecution:
(a) Of any person for conduct relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law;
(b) Of any person for any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her embryo or fetus; or
(c) Of any woman with respect to her embryo or fetus.
(3) Nothing in this chapter is intended to amend or nullify the provisions of chapter 6, title 18, Idaho Code.
History:
[18-4016, added 2002, ch. 330, sec. 3, p. 936; am. 2002, ch. 337, sec. 1, p. 953.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Section 18-4001 - MURDER DEFINED.
Section 18-4002 - EXPRESS AND IMPLIED MALICE.
Section 18-4003 - DEGREES OF MURDER.
Section 18-4004 - PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER.
Section 18-4004A - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK DEATH PENALTY.
Section 18-4005 - PETIT TREASON ABOLISHED.
Section 18-4006 - MANSLAUGHTER DEFINED.
Section 18-4007 - PUNISHMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
Section 18-4009 - JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE BY ANY PERSON.
Section 18-4011 - JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE BY OFFICER.
Section 18-4012 - EXCUSABLE HOMICIDE.
Section 18-4013 - DISCHARGE OF DEFENDANT WHEN HOMICIDE JUSTIFIABLE OR EXCUSABLE.
Section 18-4014 - ADMINISTERING POISON WITH INTENT TO KILL.