Current Florida law prohibits abortions after the fetus has obtained viability unless the termination is necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life or avert a serious risk of bodily harm.
The proposed amendment would appear to allow any “healthcare provider” (as listed by the state of Florida) of the patient to authorize a post-viability abortion, eliminating the restriction that such a determination be made by physician. Additionally, it appears to allow authorization of a post-viability abortion if the healthcare provider determined it necessary to protect the patient’s non-physical (i.e., mental or psychological) health.
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