HB 1205 - “Pay to Have a Say”
Makes it harder for Floridians to prevail on citizen-led constitutional amendments and undermines our constitutional right to direct democracy.
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Makes it harder for Floridians to prevail on citizen-led constitutional amendments and undermines our constitutional right to direct democracy.
Clarifies medical exceptions to ensure that patients are not forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.
Repeals Florida’s current extreme abortion ban and prohibits physicians from performing or inducing abortion if the fetus is determined to be viable (sustainable outside the womb through standard medical measures).
Restores reproductive freedom and eliminates restrictions on medically-necessary health care.
Overly broad bill that opens the door for civil lawsuits for damages against health care providers that provide abortion care.
Prohibits local governments, public schools and public universities from displaying flags – inside or outside of the building – expressing viewpoints the governor disapproves of regarding race, gender or sexual orientation (e.g., Black Lives Matter or Pride flags).