Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5237: Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 5237 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion. Primary sponsor: Flores, Rodríguez Ramos, Lauren Simmons (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Flores; Rodríguez Ramos; Lauren Simmons (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.