Post by pavel on Jan 19, 2016 18:28:51 GMT -6
Florida House panel gives first approval to tougher rules for abortion clinics
TALLAHASSEE — Some abortion clinics say they may have to close if the state establishes tough new standards which scored their first approval in the Florida House on Tuesday.
Under the legislation (HB 233), abortion clinics in Florida would be held to the same or more stringent licensing standards as surgical centers, including staffing levels and building construction requirements. Supporters say the regulations, which would be determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration, would help protect women who seek out abortions.
"This is a bill that is intended to help raise the standards and to provide a clean and healthy and safe place for these (abortions) to happen," said Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, R-Miami.
The House Health Innovation Subcommittee approved the abortion bill 9-4, with Republicans on the panel supporting it and Democrats opposed. Diaz fielded questions about the legislation on behalf of its sponsor, Rep. Carlos Trujillo, R-Miami, whose wife is expecting their fourth child soon.
Read more: www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/florida-house-panel-gives-first-approval-to-tougher-rules-for-abortion/2261927
TALLAHASSEE — Some abortion clinics say they may have to close if the state establishes tough new standards which scored their first approval in the Florida House on Tuesday.
Under the legislation (HB 233), abortion clinics in Florida would be held to the same or more stringent licensing standards as surgical centers, including staffing levels and building construction requirements. Supporters say the regulations, which would be determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration, would help protect women who seek out abortions.
"This is a bill that is intended to help raise the standards and to provide a clean and healthy and safe place for these (abortions) to happen," said Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, R-Miami.
The House Health Innovation Subcommittee approved the abortion bill 9-4, with Republicans on the panel supporting it and Democrats opposed. Diaz fielded questions about the legislation on behalf of its sponsor, Rep. Carlos Trujillo, R-Miami, whose wife is expecting their fourth child soon.
Read more: www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/florida-house-panel-gives-first-approval-to-tougher-rules-for-abortion/2261927