I want to do her justice by posting this video. Taylor did not deserve this.
I want to advocate against this law that her mother Cindy has been pushing wholeheartedly to repeal ever since she found out that her daughter was a “free kill.”
This doesn’t just apply to Florida residents. It applies to anyone in Florida in general.
If you are 25 or older, without a legal spouse, or without young children, YOU could be a free kill.
The law allows doctors to feel immune from getting sued which gives them permission to allow people expire in their care without penalty.
Before I moved from Florida, I kept wondering why doctors would ask if I was married, had kids, and how old they were.
In the middle of a life or death hospital stay and after Taylor’s passing, I got the same questions from doctors. I was held off of antibiotics while having a blood infection until they realized that I had young children. Within the hour, they brought me antibiotics.
That same night, with a fever of 103 that was 106.5 the night before, I searched for a new home outside of the state of Florida.
And without even viewing the home in person, I chose a new house to live in across the country.
Thankfully, @Dr. Elisabeth Potter has used her platform to speak on Taylor’s story, this law, and her mom Cindy’s fight for justice.. and the word is finally getting out.
I don’t want this to happen to anyone else. Even if families file complaints, the state closes most of them without a deeper investigation.
Regardless of the medical negligence, doctors still get paid. This law allows doctors to let patients expire to avoid more costs to keep them alive, but still get paid massive amounts by insurance.
Taylor suffered heart failure, organ failure, and hypoxia all because of an internal bleed they carelessly ‘named a TBI’ without further testing and refused her moms cries for further testing until the last minute. They allowed Taylor to bleed out for hours and hours.
This law has been in place for almost 40 years.
After this law was voted to be repealed by 93%, the governor of vetoed it.
Taylor’s mom has been fighting for 3 years.
She has started amazing movement called @Healthcare Accountability
Follow her and show your Support. That’s all. Her account is @Cindy Jenkins
Her family deserves this, her mom deserves this, her little sister deserves this, her fiancé at the time of her passing deserves this, and most importantly, Taylor deserves justice. 🥺
#FreeKillLaw #FloridaStatute76821 #HealthcareAccountability #JusticeForTaylor
The controversial Florida Statute 768.21(8), often referred to as the "Free Kill Law," has had a profound impact on patient rights and healthcare accountability in the state for nearly 40 years. This law essentially immunizes doctors from being sued for medical negligence if the patient is 25 or older and lacks a legal spouse or young children. Its implications mean that doctors might provide less aggressive care or delay treatment without facing penalties, especially if the patient meets these criteria. From personal experience and stories shared by families like Taylor Jenkins’, it’s clear how damaging this law can be. Taylor tragically suffered from medical negligence when doctors failed to act appropriately on her internal brain injury, dismissing it as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) without thorough testing. Despite her mother’s repeated pleas for more tests, Taylor’s condition worsened and she ultimately passed away from complications like heart failure and hypoxia due to prolonged internal bleeding. One alarming aspect is how this law influences doctors' behavior. During a critical illness, questions about marital status and whether the patient has young children can determine the urgency and level of care administered. For example, the author herself was initially denied antibiotics for a blood infection until it was known she had young children, highlighting the discriminatory treatment based on family status. Advocates and healthcare professionals, including Dr. Elisabeth Potter, have brought attention to the law’s consequences. Despite being overwhelmingly voted to be repealed by 93%, the law was vetoed by the governor, leading to ongoing fights by families like Cindy Jenkins, Taylor’s mother. They have created movements such as @Healthcare Accountability to raise awareness and push for legislative change. As someone who relocated out of Florida to seek better healthcare protections, I understand why so many are concerned. If you or someone you love lives in Florida, it’s essential to be aware of this statute's impact and support efforts aimed at repealing it. No family should endure loss due to a law that protects medical negligence instead of holding professionals accountable. Following the hashtags #FreeKillLaw, #FloridaStatute76821, and #JusticeForTaylor can connect you with communities working toward change and justice. Sharing stories and supporting these movements amplifies the call for a healthcare system where every patient’s life is valued equally, regardless of marital or parental status.
