The bill amends sections 390.0111 and 390.01112 of the Florida Statutes, revising the criteria for the termination of pregnancies during viability. It specifies that a physician may only perform or induce a termination of pregnancy if it is determined to be viable, as outlined in section 390.01112. The previous stipulation that a termination could not occur after a gestational age of 6 weeks has been removed, and new language emphasizes that terminations during viability are only permissible under certain conditions, such as to save the pregnant woman's life or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no termination may be performed if the fetus is deemed viable unless specific medical certifications are met. The language has been updated to reflect that a physician must certify in writing the necessity of the procedure, either to save the woman's life or due to a fatal fetal abnormality. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 741 Filed: 390.0111