Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 15 Weeks

The Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.  The state Senate voted 23 to 15 in support of the bill, a month after the House voted 78 to 39.  The legislation does not have an exception for rape or incest, but does include exceptions for threats to a […]

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  • 03/02/2023

The Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.  The state Senate voted 23 to 15 in support of the bill, a month after the House voted 78 to 39.  The legislation does not have an exception for rape or incest, but does include exceptions for threats to a […]

The Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. 

The state Senate voted 23 to 15 in support of the bill, a month after the House voted 78 to 39. 

The legislation does not have an exception for rape or incest, but does include exceptions for threats to a mother’s life and “fatal fetal anomalies.” 

The bill now heads to Gov. DeSantis for signature. He has expressed his support and is expected to sign it into law.

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