CS/HB 1517: Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
GENERAL BILL by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee ; Greco ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Black ; Borrero ; Jacques ; Michael ; Miller ; Owen ; Plakon ; Robinson, W.
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child; Prohibits right of action against mother for wrongful death of unborn child or against medical provider for lawful medical care provided in certain circumstances; authorizes parents of an unborn child to recover certain damages; prohibits recovery of certain damages if decedent is an unborn child.
Senate Committee References:
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/5/2025 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee |
| 3/18/2025 | House |
• Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda |
| 3/20/2025 | 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 • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 3/21/2025 | House |
• Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee |
| 3/31/2025 | House |
• Added to Judiciary Committee agenda |
| 4/2/2025 | House |
• Favorable by Judiciary Committee • Reported out of Judiciary Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
| 4/3/2025 | House |
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025) |
| 4/9/2025 | House |
• Read 2nd time • Amendment 316419 Failed • Amendment 746613 Failed • Amendment 031437 Failed • Placed on 3rd reading • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 79, NAYS 32 |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate |
• In Messages • Referred to Rules |
