Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1437 — Final Disposition of Fetal Remains

Last action — Died in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Final Disposition of Fetal Remains; Requires fetal remains from surgical abortions at abortion clinic to be disposed of by cremation or interment; provides that pregnant woman who has surgical abortion has right to determine final disposition of fetal remains & location for final disposition; provides requirements for abortion clinics; provides immunities from liability; provides penalties; provides prohibitions & requirements for operators of crematory facilities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee

  2. Now in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee

  3. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  4. Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Professions & Public Health Subcommittee

  6. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  7. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1437 do?
Final Disposition of Fetal Remains; Requires fetal remains from surgical abortions at abortion clinic to be disposed of by cremation or interment; provides that pregnant woman who has surgical abortion has right to determine final disposition of fetal remains & location for final disposition; provides requirements for abortion clinics; provides immunities from liability; provides penalties; provides prohibitions & requirements for operators of crematory facilities.
Who sponsors HB 1437?
HB 1437 is sponsored by Barnaby, Webster (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1437?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1437?
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