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FL S1502
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Florida for Life Act" with legislative findings declaring that human life begins at fertilization and that the state has a compelling interest in protecting unborn human life from that moment through birth.
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Prohibits induced abortion except when necessary to prevent death of the pregnant woman or to treat a life-threatening disease, with specified exceptions for medical emergencies, and establishes criminal penalties of first-degree felony for performing, assisting, or inducing an abortion.
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Requires that any termination of pregnancy during fetal viability be performed only by a physician in a hospital or appropriate medical facility, with two physician certifications required except in medical emergencies, and establishes criminal penalties for misrepresenting gestational age or failing to use proper standard of care.
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Mandates voluntary informed written consent for all terminations of pregnancy, requiring physicians to provide patients with specific information about fetal development, medical risks, alternatives to abortion, and information about adoption services and the statewide list of volunteer adoption attorneys.
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Repeals existing abortion-related statutes including the Parental Notice of Abortion Act and Partial-Birth Abortion Act, and restricts state and federal health insurance exchange funds from covering induced abortions except to prevent maternal death or treat life-threatening disease.
Legislative Description
Abortion
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
5/1/2015