Texas Bill Regarding Wrongful Birth Lawsuits (SB 25)
This law was last updated on Mar 9, 2019
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
SB 25
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 24, 2017
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 18
Co-sponsors: 2
Total Sponsors: 20
Topics
Wrongful BirthFull Bill Text
SB 25 would prohibit wrongful birth lawsuits. This would prohibit anyone from seeking actions or damages based on the claim that but for the act or omission of another, a person would not have been permitted to be born alive but would have been aborted.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to HB 434.
Similar to HB 3008, which failed to pass in 2015.
STATUS
Passed the senate on March 21, 2017, by a 31-0 vote.
People
Primary Sponsor
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