Claim: A California bill would do away with mandatory investigations of stillbirths. Opponents misleadingly claim it would "legalize infanticide." The bill would prevent prosecution in cases of "perinatal death due to a pregnancy-related cause." But authorities would investigate if there were evidence of foul play leading to an infant's death.
Fact-check: California Not Poised to 'Legalize Infanticide' - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a california bill would do away with mandatory investigations of stillbirths. opponents misleadingly claim it would "legalize infanticide." the bill would prevent prosecution in cases of "perinatal death due to a pregnancy-related cause." but authorities would investigate if there were evidence of foul play leading to an infant's death.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2022-04-22T22:08:07