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HB 551: Abortion

GENERAL BILL by Van Zant ; Rodrigues, R. ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Albritton ; Baxley ; Campbell ; Fresen ; Gaetz ; Hill ; Patronis ; Pigman ; Smith

Abortion; Creates "Unborn Viability Act"; prohibits induced abortions; prohibits operation of facility for purpose of providing abortion services; prohibits termination of pregnancy unless specified conditions are met; requires informed consent; provides standard of care if fetus is viable; requires that fetal remains be disposed of according to specified standards; provides restrictions on use of state & federal funds for state exchanges that provide coverage for induced abortions & termination of pregnancies under certain conditions.

Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Last Action: 5/2/2014 House - Died in Judiciary Committee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/9/2014 House • Filed
1/16/2014 House • Referred to Judiciary Committee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 46
3/4/2014 House • Introduced -HJ 46
5/2/2014 House • Died in Judiciary Committee