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FL S0034
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida's pregnancy termination law (s. 390.0111) to explicitly exempt the pregnant woman herself from criminal penalties for terminating her own pregnancy
- Current law makes it a third-degree felony for any person who willfully performs or actively participates in an unlawful termination of pregnancy; this bill clarifies that provision does not apply to the pregnant woman
- Sponsored by Senator Book in the Florida Senate for the 2024 legislative session
- Includes a contingent amendment tied to chapter 2023-21, Laws of Florida (the 6-week abortion ban), ensuring the exemption for pregnant women applies under both the current and contingent versions of the statute
- Takes effect upon becoming law, except for the contingent provision which takes effect 30 days after the triggering conditions in chapter 2023-21 occur
Legislative Description
Termination of Pregnancies
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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