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Pro-choice activists in Orlando, Florida on April 13, 2024. Credit:<\/span> Photo by Dave Decker<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Democratic state Sen. Tina Polsky filed a bill Thursday changing the definition of fatal fetal abnormality in the state\u2019s law banning most abortions after six weeks\u2019 gestation. \n<\/p>

The Democrat representing parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties decided to file SB 288<\/a> after hearing about a Florida woman who had to watch her baby suffocate for 94 minutes after birth while Florida\u2019s 15-week abortion ban was in effect, according to a press release. \n<\/p>

Deborah Dorbert shared her experience about carrying her baby to term despite knowing about a kidney defect while advocating in favor of the unsuccessful amendment to enshrine abortion access in Florida\u2019s Constitution. \n<\/p>

Under Polsky\u2019s bill, only one physician instead of two would have to determine if an abortion is medically necessary when a fatal fetal abnormality is incompatible with prolonged life and would result in death shortly after birth. The change would allow for more flexibility in cases in which the abnormality doesn\u2019t cause immediate death.<\/span> <\/figure>

\u201cHaving now lived under Florida\u2019s abortion law since May of last year, it\u2019s become clear that healthcare providers are unable to apply the ban\u2019s originally intended exceptions under the law as currently written,\u201d Polsky wrote in a press release. \n<\/p>

\u201cWhile I may personally oppose the overall ban, this bill is not intended to change the substantive provisions. It\u2019s about making sure that the exceptions that the sponsors intended to exist \u2014 for cases involving fatal fetal abnormalities, and when a pregnant woman\u2019s health is at risk \u2014 provide clear guidance to physicians.\u201d \n<\/p>

Saving the life of the mother<\/h4>

Additionally, the bill would change the exceptions when the health and life of the pregnant person are at risk. \n<\/p>

The existing exception allows abortions beyond six weeks\u2019 gestation to save the life of the mother or if continuing the pregnancy would cause substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function. The change would extend the exception to prolong someone\u2019s life and if carrying the pregnancy would result in a medical condition related to a major bodily function, even if the damage is not permanent. \n<\/p>

Abortions to prevent impairment to the patient\u2019s fertility and psychological harm would also count as medically necessary, according to the bill. \n<\/p>

\u201cPassage of SB 288 would clarify the statute and ensure that women aren\u2019t being harmed due to their doctors\u2019 and their hospital\u2019s inability to decipher confusing statutory language,\u201d Polsky wrote. \u201cLet\u2019s allow doctors to care for their patients and save lives before it\u2019s too late.\u201d \n<\/p>

In September, a report from the nonprofit Physicians for Human Rights<\/a> found that Florida\u2019s abortion ban led physicians and other health care providers to delay treatment for patients facing life-threatening complications out of fear of criminal charges and loss of their medical license. \n<\/p>

Another exception in the six-week ban allows survivors of rape, incest, and human trafficking to get abortions up to 15 weeks\u2019 gestation if they can provide documents such as a restraining order, police report, or medical record. SB 288 doesn\u2019t make changes to that section of the law.\n

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