The proposed bill, titled the "Protect Reproductive Options Act," establishes a new section in Florida law regarding reproductive health care. It defines "reproductive health care" to encompass a range of services aimed at preventing pregnancy, managing pregnancy loss, and improving maternal health, including contraception, abortion care, and fertility services. The bill asserts that individuals possess fundamental rights to make autonomous decisions about their reproductive health, including the right to continue a pregnancy or obtain an abortion.
Additionally, the bill prohibits local governments from enacting regulations that would restrict an individual's reproductive rights more than the provisions outlined in this section. It emphasizes the principles of individual liberty, personal privacy, and equality as foundational to reproductive freedom. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.