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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
SB 6025: Definition of fetal death
Updating the definition of fetal death.
Summary
Modifies the vital statistics definition of fetal death by changing how gestational age is calculated.
From the House Bill Report (SB 6025), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2026
IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
Passed SenateFeb 10, 2026
Passed HouseMar 3, 2026
GovernorMar 14, 2026
LawMar 14, 2026
Introduced January 12, 2026 in the Senate
Last action March 14, 2026
Session law Chapter 45, Laws of 2026
Sponsors (4)
Votes (2)
History (21)
Official bill page & text ↗
AN ACT Relating to updating the definition of fetal death to ensure the calculation of gestational age is based on objective and clinically accurate criteria;
Votes
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed February 10, 2026
Version voted on: SB 6025
48 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
1 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 30 0 0 0
Republican 18 0 0 1
How each member voted
House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed March 3, 2026
Version voted on: SB 6025
91 Yea
2 Nay
0 Absent
5 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 55 0 0 4
Republican 36 2 0 1
How each member voted
History
Mar 14, 2026 Effective date 6/11/2026*.
Mar 14, 2026 Chapter 45, 2026 Laws.
Mar 14, 2026 Governor signed.
Mar 10, 2026 Delivered to Governor.
Mar 5, 2026 Speaker signed.
Mar 4, 2026 President signed.
Mar 3, 2026 Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Mar 3, 2026 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 2, 2026 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 25, 2026 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 24, 2026 HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 24, 2026 HCW - Majority; do pass.
Feb 12, 2026 First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Feb 10, 2026 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Feb 10, 2026 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 4, 2026 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 22, 2026 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 20, 2026 Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 20, 2026 HLTC - Majority; do pass.
Jan 12, 2026 First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Jan 7, 2026 Prefiled for introduction.
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