HB 7019

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 22, 2025

An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, Thereby Removing the Exemption of a Spouse or Parent from Criminal Liability for Death or Physical Injuries Inflicted Under Exceptional Circumstances

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The bill removes Article 247, which currently lets a spouse or a parent avoid criminal charges for killing or injuring a spouse or a minor daughter under certain “exceptional circumstances.”

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB07019 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, Thereby Removing the Exemption of a Spouse or Parent from Criminal Liability for Death or Physical Injuries Inflicted Under Exceptional Circumstances

In plain language

Authors · 3 Representatives

Official sources

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