"Florida Postpones 'Fetal Personhood' Bill Amid Alabama IVF Ruling Backlash"
Florida lawmakers have delayed a "fetal personhood" bill that would grant fetuses civil rights, following concerns that it could impact in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and abortion access. The bill, which defines a fetus as an "unborn child", has been postponed after a similar ruling in Alabama affected IVF clinics. Republican sponsors have acknowledged the need for further work on the legislation, and it is unlikely to pass before the current legislative session ends. The surge in such bills across multiple states marks the largest increase since the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022.
