A bill in New Hampshire has been revised after it was pointed out that the language seemingly would allow pregnant women to commit murder without facing any charges.

The Republican-led Senate Bill 66 attempted to define fetal homicide as terminating a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy, meaning the fetuses could be treated as victims in case of death.

The bill had exceptions, though, including women seeking abortions.

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After the bill was passed earlier this month, people advised lawmakers that the language to the exceptions was too vague and could seem to suggest pregnant women could murder anyone with impunity.

The new bill's original language stated that "any act committed by the pregnant woman" or a doctor wouldn't apply in cases of second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide.

After some corrections to close the loophole, the updated bill cleared both the House and Senate.

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