Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires parental consent for a minor prior to an abortion procedure.

Highlights:

• Requires a physician to obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian before performing or inducing the termination of a pregnancy of a minor (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that a physician who intentionally or recklessly performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, the termination of a pregnancy of a minor without obtaining the required consent, commits a felony of the third degree (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes a minor to petition any circuit court in which the minor resides for a waiver of the requirements of this section (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act will take effect on July 1, 2020 (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires parental consent for a minor prior to an abortion procedure.

Highlights:

• Requires a physician to obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian before performing or inducing the termination of a pregnancy of a minor (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that a physician who intentionally or recklessly performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, the termination of a pregnancy of a minor without obtaining the required consent, commits a felony of the third degree (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes a minor to petition any circuit court in which the minor resides for a waiver of the requirements of this section (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act will take effect on July 1, 2020 (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text