HB 2484 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Provides that an unborn child shall not be considered an employee for civil actions

This bill clarifies that an unborn child cannot be classified as an employee for the purpose of civil lawsuits in Missouri. It specifically prevents wrongful death claims or other legal actions from being filed on behalf of a fetus against businesses or state agencies. The law defines "unborn child" using existing state definitions to ensure consistency in how the term is understood. By establishing this distinction, the legislation limits the types of legal recourse available in cases involving prenatal loss.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 22, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 22, 2024
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