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FL H8063
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Salzman
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AI Summary
- Designates October 15, 2026, as "National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" in Florida
- Acknowledges that approximately 2.3 million newborns died in their first month of life globally in 2023, with nearly 1.9 million stillbirths (one every 17 seconds)
- Recognizes that miscarriage is the most common form of pregnancy loss, affecting up to 26 percent of all pregnancies
- References Florida's Healthy Start program, which provides home visits, parental education, and care coordination to reduce risk factors for infant mortality
- Aims to address social and cultural taboos that prevent parents from openly discussing grief related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
Legislative Description
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/18/2026
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