Bill > HB1528

This bill expands the definition of a "person" for whom a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed to include an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, not just when it is in the womb, and also extends the time period from two to three years after which a surviving spouse is presumed to have abandoned their deceased spouse, meaning they might lose their right to bring a wrongful death claim if their children or other close relatives can prove abandonment or willful withdrawal for that duration. A wrongful death action is a legal claim brought by surviving family members when someone dies due to the wrongful act or negligence of another party.