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FL S1284
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands Florida's Wrongful Death Act to allow parents of an unborn child to file wrongful death civil lawsuits, defining "unborn child" as a member of the species Homo sapiens at any stage of development carried in the womb
- Adds parents of an unborn child to the definition of "survivors" eligible to seek damages under the wrongful death statute
- Authorizes each parent of a deceased unborn child to recover damages for mental pain and suffering from the date of injury, the same right currently granted to parents of deceased minor children
- Explicitly prohibits wrongful death actions against the mother of the unborn child for the death of that child
- Prohibits wrongful death actions against a health care provider for the death of an unborn child when the death results from lawful medical care provided in compliance with the applicable standard of care; effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
Last Action
Died in Rules
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/11/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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