The bill amends section 390.0111 of the Florida Statutes to prohibit physicians from knowingly performing or inducing a termination of pregnancy if they determine that the fetus is sustainable outside the womb through standard medical measures. The previous stipulation that a termination could not occur after a gestational age of 6 weeks has been replaced with a focus on the viability of the fetus. The bill outlines specific exceptions under which a termination may still be performed, including situations where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk or where there is a medical necessity for emergency procedures.

Additionally, the bill removes previous exceptions related to the third trimester and the circumstances of rape, incest, or human trafficking, which required specific documentation to proceed with a termination. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 870 Filed: 390.0111