SB 1510 - Florida for Life Act Summary

• Prohibits induced abortion for any purpose and classifies it as a first-degree felony, with enhanced penalties if serious bodily injury or death results from attempting to perform an abortion.

• Establishes that pregnancy termination may only occur when two physicians certify it is necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of major bodily function, or in medical emergencies, and must be performed only by licensed physicians.

• Requires voluntary, informed written consent from patients (or parents/guardians for minors and incompetent patients) before pregnancy termination, including detailed information about fetal development, alternatives, medical assistance benefits, and adoption services.

• Mandates that viable fetus terminations occur in hospitals capable of providing lifesaving services and requires physicians to use the same standard of care to preserve fetal life as they would for a live birth, with patient's life and health as superior considerations if in conflict.

• Repeals existing abortion-related statutes including the Parental Notice of Abortion Act and Partial-Birth Abortion Act, and restricts state and federal funding for abortion coverage under health insurance exchanges.