FL H1151

Creates the "Florida for Life Act" with legislative findings that life begins at conception and establishes compelling state interest in protecting fetal life from conception through birth.

Prohibits induced abortion for any purpose as a felony of the first degree, with enhanced penalties if serious bodily injury or death results; also criminalizes operating abortion service facilities.

Permits termination of pregnancy only when two physicians certify necessity to prevent death or life-threatening disease, or in medical emergencies, with requirement for voluntary informed consent and performance by licensed physicians only.

Requires viability determination and ultrasound for pregnancies at 22 weeks or later (cannot be performed by abortion clinic physicians); establishes that woman's life and health are superior considerations to fetus when in conflict; prohibits fetal experimentation.

Repeals existing abortion-related statutes including the Parental Notice of Abortion Act; creates Office of Adoption and Child Protection to maintain statewide list of volunteer attorneys for adoption services; restricts state and federal funds from covering induced abortions in health exchanges except for rape, incest, or life-endangering conditions; effective July 1, 2012.