Bill > H0741

This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding termination of pregnancies by restricting abortion access after fetal viability. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous provisions that allowed abortions up to 6 weeks of pregnancy and replaces them with a more stringent standard that prohibits terminating a pregnancy once a fetus is determined to be viable (a stage of fetal development where the fetus can potentially survive outside the womb). Under the new law, abortions during viability are only permitted in two narrow circumstances: first, when two physicians certify in writing that the procedure is necessary to save the pregnant woman's life or prevent substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, and second, when the fetus has a fatal abnormality. In emergency situations where another physician is not available for consultation, a single physician may certify the medical necessity of the procedure. The bill removes previous exceptions for rape, incest, and human trafficking, and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This represents a significant restriction on abortion rights in Florida, limiting the conditions under which a pregnancy can be terminated after reaching the viability stage.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/741