Bill expanding Wrongful Death Act to cover fetuses ready for House floor

Fetal wrongful death bill ready for House floor vote

Critics fear legislation to allow wrongful death lawsuits in the negligent demise of fetuses would open medical providers to lawsuits by vindictive romantic partners. (Photo by Getty Images)A House comittee on Tuesday voted 14-6 to pass a bill that allows wrongful death lawsuits for the loss of developing fetuses, with a leading proponent claiming the legislation should be a harbinger of things to come for the anti-abortion movement in Florida. …

Bill expanding Wrongful Death Act to cover fetuses ready for House floor

The House Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill that’s drawing familiar foes from last year’s abortion debate. This time, the legislation would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act so parents could collect damages if their unborn child dies, no matter at what stage of development the fetus is. Rep. Sam Greco’s legislation (HB 289) passed through the committee with a 14-6 vote down party lines. The bill’s next stop is the House floor. “I ask you…