SB 164: Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
GENERAL BILL by Grall ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Yarborough
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child; Revising the definition of the term “survivors” to include the parents of an unborn child; defining the term “unborn child”; prohibiting a right of action against the mother for the wrongful death of an unborn child or against a medical provider for lawful medical care provided in certain circumstances, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/28/2026 Senate - Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 3
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/28/2026 Senate - Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 3
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (ACJ)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 10/21/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 11/04/25, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 11/4/2025 | Senate |
• Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 5 NAYS 4 |
| 11/5/2025 | Senate |
• Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/23/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/28/26, 3:45 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 1/28/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 3 |