"Florida Halts 'Unborn Child' Bill Amid IVF Legal Fallout"
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Republican lawmakers in Florida have paused a bill that would allow civil lawsuits over the wrongful death of a fetus, following concerns that it could impact fertility treatments and abortion rights. The bill, which would allow parents to sue for financial damages in cases of wrongful death of an "unborn child," has sparked debate over the concept of fetal personhood. The decision to postpone the bill comes after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos should be considered children, adding to the political challenges faced by Republicans in the abortion debate.
- Florida Suspends Bill to Protect 'Unborn Child' After I.V.F. Ruling The New York Times
- Florida lawmakers pause 'unborn child' bill in wake of Alabama ruling Reuters
- Florida delays ‘fetal personhood’ bill after fallout from Alabama IVF ruling The Guardian US
- Florida suspends bill seeking to allow lawsuits over fetuses' deaths after IVF ruling - POLITICO POLITICO
- Florida Lawmakers Pump the Brakes on 'Unborn Child' Bill After Alabama IVF Decision The Daily Beast
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