In Florida, a state Senate committee has advanced a Republican-led bill that would ban almost all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation now heads to the full state Senate for a vote. The bill makes no exceptions for pregnancies that result from rape or incest, and would require two physicians to certify an abortion is necessary to save the pregnant person’s life. Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has called the bill “reasonable” and “supportive of protecting life.” He’s expected to sign the legislation if it reaches his desk.
Florida Senate Advances Bill to Ban Nearly All Abortions After 15 Weeks
HeadlineFeb 22, 2022