Relating to the survival of, and the bringing of a cause of action for, wrongful death of an unborn child

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2024
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the survival of, and the bringing of a cause of action for, the wrongful death of an unborn child. Code section 611.20 (actions survive) provides that all causes of action shall survive and may be brought notwithstanding the death of the person entitled or liable to the cause of action. The bill amends the Code section to provide that specifically for the purposes of the survival of, and the bringing of a cause of action for, wrongful death of an unborn child, “person” includes the unborn child. The bill defines “unborn child” as an individual organism of the species homo sapiens from fertilization to live birth.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 31, 2024. On February 7, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. John H. Wills REmail
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins REmail
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§611.20

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