Florida Senator Erin Grall Introduces Bill To Let Parents Sue Over Foetal Deaths at Any Stage of Pregnancy
Florida Senator Erin Grall has reintroduced Senate Bill 164, a proposal that would allow parents to sue for the wrongful death of an unborn child at any stage of pregnancy. The bill aims to amend Floridaās Wrongful Death Act to recognise parents as "survivors" entitled to seek damages for emotional pain and suffering caused by foetal death.
Florida Senator Erin Grall has reintroduced Senate Bill 164, a proposal that would allow parents to sue for the wrongful death of an unborn child at any stage of pregnancy. The bill aims to amend Floridaās Wrongful Death Act to recognise parents as "survivors" entitled to seek damages for emotional pain and suffering caused by foetalĀ death. It defines an unborn child as a member of the human species āat any stage of developmentā carried in the womb. However, SB 164 prohibits lawsuits against mothers or medical providers if the care was lawful and done with consent, including abortions and IVF procedures. The legislation would mark a major shift in Floridaās wrongful death laws and is slated to take effect in July 2026 if passed. Notably,Ā Grall filed a similar measure in 2024, which failed to advance.Ā Florida Man Weighing Over 600 Pounds Rescued by Crane After Medical Emergency in West Palm Beach, Video Goes Viral.
Florida Senator Erin Grall Introduces FoetalĀ Death Bill
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Florida SB 164 would legally treat the death of an unborn child like a wrongful death, meaning parents could sue someone else if it was caused by injury or harm.
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ā Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 14, 2025
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