The 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 termination. Specifically, the definition now states that a "fatal fetal abnormality" is a terminal condition that, in reasonable medical judgment, is incompatible with prolonged life outside the womb and will likely result in death. 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 be performed after six weeks of gestational age. It allows a physician to determine that a termination is necessary to save or prolong the pregnant woman's life or avert serious risk of substantial morbidity, without needing a second physician's certification. The bill also maintains provisions for cases of rape, incest, or human trafficking, requiring documentation to support the claim. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1573 Filed: 390.011, 390.0111