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FL S1948
Bill
Status
3/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ronda Storms
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act" establishing that abortions cannot be performed on unborn children at 20 or more weeks postfertilization age except to preserve the pregnant woman's life or address serious health complications.
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Requires physicians to determine probable postfertilization age through inquiries and medical examinations before performing abortions, with failure to do so subject to disciplinary action.
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Mandates physicians report abortion details to the Department of Health within 30 days, including postfertilization age determination, method used, and medical justifications; department must issue annual public statistics reports.
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Allows civil actions for actual damages and injunctive relief against abortion providers who intentionally or recklessly violate the act; permits claims by the woman, unborn child's father, or certain family members and healthcare providers.
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Establishes penalties including $500 late fees for unreported abortions, fines for falsified reports, third-degree felony charges for intentional violations, and protects the pregnant woman's identity in court proceedings through pseudonyms and confidentiality protections.
Legislative Description
Abortions
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011