H0289Introduced in the House
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
Introduced by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Revises definition of term "survivors" to include parents of unborn child; provides definition for term "unborn child"; prohibits right of action against mother for wrongful death of unborn child or against health care provider for lawful medical care provided in certain circumstances; authorizes parents of unborn child to recover certain damages; prohibits recovery of certain damages if decedent is unborn child.
Where it stands
Died in Rules
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#449 · January 15, 2026
76
Yes
34
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | No |
| Allison Tant | 9 | No |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
PCS added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda
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
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Judiciary Committee
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (1/15/2026)
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Read 2nd time
Amendment 711845 Failed
Amendment 601709 Failed
Amendment 557409 Failed
Amendment 800927 Failed
Amendment 443711 Failed
Amendment 308391 Failed
Amendment 301915 Failed
Amendment 591157 Failed
Amendment 562551 Failed
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 76, NAYS 34
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Died in Rules
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- House Floor Amendment #800927 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #591157 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #711845 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #601709 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #557409 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #443711 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #301915 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #562551 (amendment)
- House Floor Substitue Amendment #308391 to Amendment (301915) (amendment)
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