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FL H1449

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises "constructive notice" definition to require notification by both first class mail and certified mail with delivery restricted to parent or legal guardian, with 72-hour advance notice before abortion procedure.

  • Requires written confirmation of telephone notice by certified mail and establishes procedures for post-abortion notification in medical emergency cases, with notice required within 24 hours if not provided beforehand.

  • Modifies parental notice waiver requirements to include notarized written waivers dated within 30 days and expands judicial waiver criteria to consider minor's maturity, undue influence, awareness of financial assistance and adoption options, and whether notification is in best interest.

  • Changes judicial review timeline from 48 hours to 3 business days for initial ruling, allows minors to petition chief judge for expedited hearing if initial ruling delayed, and permits appeal of denial with appellate ruling required within 7 days based on abuse of discretion standard only.

  • Requires Supreme Court reports to include reasons for each waiver granted and number of petitions filed by out-of-state minors, and mandates reporting of child abuse or sexual abuse discovered during proceedings.

Legislative Description

Parental Notice of Abortion

Last Action

Died pending review of CS

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council3/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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