Texas families now have more time to say goodbye after baby loss
Everly's Law is bringing Caring Cradles® to Texas.
Originally featured on KXAN.com on November 25, 2025.
"The state is now making sure no other families are put in that position after a stillbirth or infant loss.
"A new law passed during the last regular legislative session now requires hospitals with maternity wards to have cooling devices available to preserve a baby for up to 72 hours. The law also states that training must be provided for staff on how to care for grieving families.
'"We want to make sure that those experiences are treated with respect, with the compassion that they deserve, but that we’re not re-traumatizing families,' explained State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano...."
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