1. (a) This section does not apply to a medical procedure.
2. (b) As used in this section, "torso" means any part of the upper body from the collarbone to the hips.

3. (c) A person who, in a rude, angry, or insolent manner, knowingly or intentionally:

   1. (1) applies pressure to the throat or neck of another person;
   2. (2) obstructs the nose or mouth of the another person; or

   3. (3) applies pressure to the torso of another person;

      in a manner that impedes the normal breathing or the blood circulation of the other person commits strangulation, a Level 6 felony.

4. (d) However, the offense under subsection (c) is a Level 5 felony if:

   1. (1) the offense is committed by a person:

      1. (A) against a pregnant woman; and
      2. (B) who knew the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense; or
   2. (2) the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.129-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.432; P.L.252-2017, SEC.11; P.L.40-2019, SEC.9; P.L.142-2020, SEC.65.