The Health Care Freedom Act aims to repeal existing laws that limit the use of state funds for abortion services and sex-reassignment procedures, while also addressing the medical conscience of healthcare providers. It introduces a new section, 381.027, requiring healthcare facilities to create and submit a list of services they refuse to provide to the Department of Health, which will maintain this information on its website. The bill also amends various sections of Florida Statutes to redefine terms related to pregnancy support services, eliminate the definition of "fatal fetal abnormality," and remove restrictions on telehealth for abortion services. Additionally, it mandates Medicaid reimbursement for treatments related to gender dysphoria and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.

The bill further modifies regulations surrounding third-trimester abortions, allowing such procedures only under specific conditions, and mandates that only licensed physicians may perform abortions, prohibiting telehealth for these services. It also repeals sections related to sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures, while updating definitions and requirements for Medicaid services. Comprehensive reporting requirements for Medicaid management and overpayment recovery are established, along with changes to the immediate suspension of healthcare practitioners' licenses, particularly concerning offenses related to sex-reassignment procedures for minors. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 932 Filed: 286.31, 286.311, 381.96, 390.011, 390.012, 456.47, 456.52, 766.318, 61.517, 61.534, 409.908, 409.913, 456.074, 636.0145