Me. Stat. tit. 17-A § 208-C

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 208-C - Elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person
1. A person is guilty of elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person if that person intentionally or knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a person the person knows or has reason to know is pregnant. For the purposes of this subsection, "serious bodily injury" includes bodily injury that results in the termination of a pregnancy. This subsection does not apply to acts committed by:
A. Any person relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant person, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; or [2005, c. 408, §1(NEW).]
B. Any person for any medical treatment of the pregnant person or the fetus. [2005, c. 408, §1(NEW).]

[2005, c. 408, §1(NEW).]

2. Elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person is a Class A crime.

[2005, c. 408, §1(NEW).]

17-A M.R.S. § 208-C

2005, c. 408, § 1 (NEW) .