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HB1748

Wrongful death action; who may bring.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Baxter Ennis (R)

Session:
2025 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Wrongful death action; who may bring.

Allows an immediate family member of a deceased person, as defined in the bill, to bring a wrongful death action on behalf of the deceased. Under current law, such action may only be brought by the deceased person's personal representative.
  • Bill History

  • 01/04/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100167D
  • 01/04/2025 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

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