CS/HB 289: Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
GENERAL BILL by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee ; Greco
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child; Revises definition of term "survivors" to include parents of unborn child; provides definition for term "unborn child"; prohibits right of action against mother for wrongful death of unborn child or against health care provider for lawful medical care provided in certain circumstances; authorizes parents of unborn child to recover certain damages; prohibits recovery of certain damages if decedent is unborn child.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 11/24/2025 House - Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 11/24/2025 House - Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/4/2025 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee |
| 11/7/2025 | House |
• PCS added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda |
| 11/18/2025 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 11/19/2025 | House |
• Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee |
| 11/24/2025 | House |
• Added to Judiciary Committee agenda |
