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Texas designates October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Original title: Relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to Public HealthSponsors: Mihaela Pleșa and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas establishes October 15 as to be observed annually with supportive ceremonies, starting September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official state calendar by establishing an annual observance day; no state funding, grants, or service mandates are created.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

State recognition is established to honor their experiences and provide information on available support resources.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What date is designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day?
October 15 is designated as .
Does this bill allocate any state funding?
No, the bill only establishes an official day of remembrance and does not appropriate funds or mandate new state spending.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Public Health
  2. Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Read first time
  3. Jan 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Lobbying Activity

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
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Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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