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FL S1534

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed emergency facilities to provide victims of sexual assault with verbal and written information about emergency contraception, including its use, efficacy, and availability, if requested.

  • Defines "emergency contraception" as any FDA-approved drug, medicine, or device that prevents pregnancy after sexual intercourse, explicitly excluding abortion-inducing substances.

  • Clarifies that consent is intelligent, knowing, and voluntary; does not include coerced submission; and may be withdrawn at any time.

  • Expands the definition of sexual battery to include ejaculating on another person or their clothing, in addition to existing definitions of penetration.

  • Effective date of October 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Sexual Battery

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/2/2021

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