Senate Bill 271 aims to enhance the right to bodily autonomy by explicitly stating that every individual has the fundamental right to access abortion services. The bill prohibits the state from restricting access to abortion if deemed necessary by a medical provider and renders any law that does not confer a legitimate health benefit unenforceable. It allows individuals aggrieved by such laws to seek legal action against state or local officials attempting to enforce them. Additionally, the bill mandates that health care coverage plans providing maternity coverage must also cover abortion services, thereby eliminating previous restrictions on abortion coverage in state employee health plans.

The legislation also repeals several existing laws related to abortion, including those that impose additional requirements for informed consent specific to abortion procedures, and those that restrict the ability of non-physicians to perform abortions. It removes penalties for individuals who perform abortions outside of physician oversight and repeals laws that have been deemed unenforceable by courts. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline abortion access and remove barriers that have historically limited individuals' rights to make decisions about their reproductive health.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 40.03(6)(a)1, 40.03, 40.03(6)(a)2, 40.03(6)(b), 40.03(6)(m), 40.56, 46.245, 48.375(4)(a)1, 48.375, 69.186(1)(hf), 69.186, 69.186(1)(k), 253.095, 253.10, 253.105, 253.107(1)(b), 253.107, 441.07(1g)(f), 441.07, 448.02(3)(a), 448.02, 457.26(2)(gm), 457.26, 632.8985, 939.75(2)(b)1, 939.75