HB 2057
AN ACT relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
This act designates October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Texas, creating an official day to honor and support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome, or newborn death. The day will be observed through ceremonies and activities that provide support and information to affected families, raising awareness about these deeply personal and often difficult experiences.
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Bill Text
relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 662.088 to read as follows: Sec. 662.088. PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY. (a) October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day to remember and honor those who have experienced the loss of a baby during or shortly following pregnancy by miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome, or death of the newborn baby. (b) Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities, including by showing support for those who have experienced a loss and providing information on resources available to families who SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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