Florida S1284: Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child

Sponsors

• Judiciary · primary sponsor
• Grall, Erin (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
• Burton, Colleen (R, SD-012)

Votes

• Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (April 10, 2025): 5 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Senate Judiciary (April 1, 2025): 6 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S1284?

S1284 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child.

What does S1284 do?

Revising the definition of the term "survivors" to include the parents of an unborn child; defining the term "unborn child"; providing that the Wrongful Death Act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother of an unborn child for the death of the child; providing that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against a health care provider for the death of an unborn child which results from medical care complying with the applicable standard of care; authorizing parents of an unborn child to recover certain damages, etc.

What is the status of S1284?

Failed as of June 16, 2025.

Who sponsored S1284?

Judiciary, with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S1284?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1284