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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits use of state funds for person to travel to another state to receive services to support abortion; requires DOH to report to Governor & Legislature information relating to Florida Pregnancy Care Network, Inc.; prohibits physician from knowingly performing or inducing termination of pregnancy after specified period of time; provides exceptions; requires physician to perform or induce termination of pregnancy or to dispense abortion-inducing drugs in person; removes provisions relating to termination of pregnancies during viability; prohibits telehealth provider from using telehealth to provide abortion; provides appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of state funds for a person to travel to another state to receive services intended to support an abortion, unless required by federal law or there is a medical necessity to save the pregnant woman's life or prevent serious physical impairment. It amends provisions related to pregnancy and parenting support services, including requiring the Department of Health to report on the services provided and expenditures. The bill also restricts when and how abortions can be performed, with exceptions, and prohibits telehealth providers from using telehealth to provide abortions. The bill appropriates $30 million in recurring funds to the Department of Health to implement these provisions. Certain sections of the bill will take effect 30 days after specified court decisions or a constitutional amendment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Jennifer Canady (R)*,
Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)*,
Shane Abbott (R),
Alex Andrade (R),
Mike Beltran (R),
Dean Black (R),
David Borrero (R),
James Buchanan (R),
Mike Giallombardo (R),
Tommy Gregory (R),
Randy Maggard (R),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Stan McClain (R),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Spencer Roach (R),
Will Robinson (R),
Joel Rudman (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
John Snyder (R),
Dana Trabulsy (R),
Bradford Yeager (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health & Human Services Committee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 300 (Ch. 2023-21) (on 04/13/2023)
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