FL H0289

Expands Florida's wrongful death statute to include parents of an unborn child as "survivors" eligible to bring civil lawsuits and recover damages

Defines "unborn child" by reference to s. 775.021(5)(e), Florida Statutes

Authorizes parents of an unborn child to recover damages for mental pain and suffering from the date of injury, same as parents of deceased minor children

Prohibits wrongful death actions from being brought against the mother of the unborn child or against health care providers for lawful medical care provided with the mother's consent, including assisted reproductive technologies

Takes effect July 1, 2026