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H.R. 281

Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014

Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014 [sic]

Prohibits recovery of damages in certain civil actions based on a claim that, but for the conduct of the defendant, a child, once conceived, would not or should not have been born.

Makes such prohibition applicable to claims based on a child's disability, defect, abnormality, race, sex, or other inborn characteristic.

Bars such prohibition from being construed to: (1) provide a defense against charges of intentional misrepresentation in state proceedings regulating the professional practices of health care providers and practitioners, (2) provide a defense in any criminal action, including cases of rape or incest, or (3) limit damages in cases where the conduct of the defendant caused personal injury or death to the child or gestational mother.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4](R-MS)Sponsor
40 cosponsors40 R
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2015
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014 — Informed