Florida Senate passes six-week abortion ban

[Zorro]

Source: Reuters

Florida's Republican-led Senate passed a bill on Monday to outlaw most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, bringing the state a step closer to joining others across the U.S. South in banning almost all abortions.

Florida currently has a law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, which is being challenged in court. Republicans in the state House of Representatives and Senate filed concurrent bills last month to restrict the procedure further, starting at six weeks of pregnancy.

The Senate approved its bill with a vote of 26-13. The House's near-identical version of the bill advanced out of committee on Thursday and a floor vote is likely in coming days. Either bill could be approved by the other chamber and sent on to the governor's desk for signing as soon as this week.

The bills make exceptions for abortions in cases of rape and incest and in cases when the mother's life or health are at serious risk, not including psychological health.

With Republicans controlling the legislature and governorship in Florida, a six-week ban is likely to become law. Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, has signaled his support.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/florida-senate-passes-six-week-abortion-ban-2023-04-03/

[madaboutharry]

1. Not only is there no heart beat at 6 weeks,

there is no structure to the heart. The 6 week heartbeat ruse is gaslighting bullshit.

This should make every person who cares about women and their reproductive rights very angry.

[DonCoquixote]

2. Do remember some of us in that state are DEMOCRATS

because I know it is very easy top hate my fellow Floridians, as do I

[pwb]

3. I wonder if Spain would take Florida back?

Doubt it, oh well.

[lark]

4. Mother killers!

[Lonestarblue]

5. That's the idea. Black women die at nearly three times the rate of white women.

Hispanic women die at around twice the rate of white women. They’ll sacrifice some of their own, just as they’re willing to sacrifice school children to satisfy the gun worshipers. They have no concern for anyone but themselves.

[sakabatou]

6. Women will die because of these assholes!