This bill amends Florida Statutes regarding the termination of pregnancies by revising the definition of "fatal fetal abnormality" and altering the requirements for medical determinations related to pregnancy terminations. The definition now specifies that a fatal fetal abnormality is a terminal condition incompatible with prolonged life outside the womb, resulting in death upon birth or shortly thereafter. Additionally, the bill changes the requirement from two physicians certifying the necessity of a termination to just one physician making the determination, thereby streamlining the process for certain medical exceptions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the criteria under which a termination of pregnancy may occur after six weeks of gestational age. It allows a single physician to determine the necessity of a termination to save or prolong the pregnant woman's life or to avert serious risks to her health. The bill also maintains provisions for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or human trafficking, requiring documentation to support the claim. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 288 Filed: 390.011, 390.0111