Senate Committee Approves Bill Permitting Civil Action Following Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child

SB 1284, sponsored by Senator Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce), was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 1. The bill would allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for mental pain and suffering due to the wrongful death of the child. The bill prohibits wrongful death actions against the mother of the unborn child or medical providers offering lawful care. FCCB staff indicated support for the bill, which was approved by a 6-4 vote. 

The companion bill, HB 1517, sponsored by Representative Sam Greco (R-Palm Coast), is on the House calendar on second reading.