The proposed bill, titled the "Reproductive Freedom Act," establishes a fundamental right to reproductive health care in Florida. It defines key terms such as "abortion," "pregnancy," and "reproductive health care," and asserts that every individual has the right to make autonomous decisions regarding their reproductive health, including the choice to continue or terminate a pregnancy. The bill prohibits state and local law enforcement from harassing or discriminating against individuals seeking or providing reproductive health care, and it ensures that individuals cannot be penalized or prosecuted for exercising these rights or assisting others in doing so. Additionally, it clarifies that a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus does not possess independent rights under state law.

The bill also includes provisions that prevent local governments from enacting regulations that are more restrictive than those outlined in the act. It repeals existing statutes related to the use of state funds for reproductive health care, the medical conscience of health care providers, and consent for specific activities, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding reproductive rights. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon becoming law, reinforcing the state's commitment to protecting reproductive health autonomy.

Statutes affected:
H 1151 Filed: 286.31, 765.113