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FL S0034

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

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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