Florida's Republican-led House of Representatives gave final approval to a six-week abortion ban, setting the stage for abortion access to be drastically curtailed in the state and across the US South
Lawmakers in the Florida House approved the ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in a 70-40 vote. The bill passed the state Senate by a vote of 26-13 on April 3.
Backing more severe restrictions could carry political risks for DeSantis, who is expected to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024. Debate over the Florida measure lasted several hours on Thursday. Republican supporters of the bill said the law safeguarded women's health by making exceptions for dangerous pregnancies, and insisted doctors should not hesitate to perform life-saving abortions as the law allows.
"We are propping up a political agenda on the backs of women and birthing people," said Democratic Representative Michele Rayner-Goolsby.
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