HB 2257
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 24, 2025
An Act Repealing Article 247 of Act No. 3815, Also Known as the Revised Penal Code, on Death or Physical Injuries Inflicted Under Exceptional Circumstances
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The bill proposes to delete Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, which currently gives a legal defense to a spouse or parent who kills or injures a spouse or child caught in sexual activity.
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