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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lauren Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Gene Wu
DDemocratic
Co
John Bryant
DDemocratic
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