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FL S1948

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ronda Storms

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires physicians to determine probable postfertilization age through inquiries and medical examinations before performing abortions, with failure to do so subject to disciplinary action.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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

Committee Referrals

Health Regulation3/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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