HB 5237 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.

HB 5237 amends Texas civil law to exclude wrongful death claims for an unborn child resulting from a lawful abortion. It specifically prevents lawsuits against mothers, physicians performing abortions with consent, or medical providers administering drugs lawfully. The bill applies only to claims arising after its effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed with two-thirds vote for immediate effect). This change removes legal liability for medical providers in abortion-related deaths under the specified conditions.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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