Allows parents of an unborn child to recover damages for wrongful death.

This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for wrongful death. It revises the definition of "survivors" to include the parents of an unborn child. It prohibits a wrongful death action against the mother of the unborn child or a health care provider for legal medical care provided, including care related to assisted reproductive technologies. The bill also defines "unborn child" and specifies that damages may be awarded for loss of earnings and prospective net accumulations of the estate. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Allows parents of an unborn child to recover damages for wrongful death.

This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for wrongful death. It revises the definition of "survivors" to include the parents of an unborn child. It prohibits a wrongful death action against the mother of the unborn child or a health care provider for legal medical care provided, including care related to assisted reproductive technologies. The bill also defines "unborn child" and specifies that damages may be awarded for loss of earnings and prospective net accumulations of the estate. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.