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SB 674 Death by wrongful act; whenever fetal death, natural mother may bring an action against person, etc.

Introduced by: William M. Stanley, Jr. | Thomas A. Garrett | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Action for death by wrongful act; fetal death.  Creates a cause of action for the death of a fetus caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of any person, ship, vessel, or corporation. The action shall be brought by the natural mother of the fetus or, in the event of the death or disability of the mother, the administrator of her estate, her guardian, or her personal representative. No cause of action for the death of the fetus may be brought against the natural mother of the fetus.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Action for death by wrongful act; how and when to be brought.  Allows a pregnant woman, her representative, or the father of the fetus to bring a private cause of action for the death of a fetus.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Action for death by wrongful act; how and when to be brought.  For the purpose of this section, death of a person includes a fetus.