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Richmond Sunlight » SB674: Death by wrongful act; whenever fetal death, natural mother may bring an action against person, etc.
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SENATE BILL NO. 674 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the House Committee for Courts of Justice on February 27, 2012) (Patrons Prior to Substitute--Senators Stanley and Garrett) A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-50 of the Code of Virginia, relating to action for death by wrongful act; fetal death.
BC. Every such action under this section subsection A shall be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of such deceased person within the time limits specified in § 8.01-244. Actions for fetal death under subsection B shall be brought by and in the name of the natural mother; provided, however, if the natural mother dies, or is or becomes a person under a disability as defined in § 8.01-2, such action may be initiated or maintained by the administrator of the natural mother's estate, her guardian, or her personal representative qualified to bring such action. In an action for fetal death under subsection B brought under Chapter 21.1 (§ 8.01-581.1 et seq.) where the wrongful act that resulted in a fetal death also resulted in the death of another fetus of the natural mother or in the death or injury of the natural mother, recovery for all damages sustained as a result of such wrongful act shall not exceed the limitations on the total amount recoverable for a single patient for any injury under § 8.01-581.15. The person bringing an action under subsection B shall have the power to compromise a claim pursuant to § 8.01-55 and any damages recovered shall be distributed pursuant to this article. Every such action under this section shall be brought within the time limits specified in § 8.01-244.
CD. If the deceased person was an infant who was in the custody of a parent pursuant to an order of court or written agreement with the other parent, administration shall be granted first to the parent having custody; however, that parent may waive his right to qualify in favor of any other person designated by him. If no such parent or his designee applies for administration within thirty 30 days from the death of the infant, administration shall be granted as in other cases.
E. For purposes of this section, "natural mother" means the woman carrying the child.
SENATE BILL NO. 674 Senate Amendments in [ ] ? February 13, 2012 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-50 of the Code of Virginia, relating to action for death by wrongful act; how and when to be brought.
Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senators Stanley, Garrett and Martin
D. For the [ purpose purposes ] of this section, death of a person includes [ a fetus fetal death, as defined in § 32.1-249 ] . [ Only the pregnant woman, or in the event of her death, her representative or the father of the fetus, can bring a cause of action for a fetal death. ]
SENATE BILL NO. 674 Offered January 20, 2012 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-50 of the Code of Virginia, relating to action for death by wrongful act; how and when to be brought.
Patrons-- Stanley and Garrett
D. For the purpose of this section, death of a person includes a fetus.
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