Florida Senate Passes 6-Week Heartbeat Abortion Ban

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Florida Senate Passes 6-Week Heartbeat Abortion Ban

Katherine Hamilton 3 Apr 2023

The Florida State Senate passed a bill Monday which would ban abortions after six-weeks of pregnancy — around the time when a baby’s heartbeat can first be detected.

“For decades now, Florida has been a nationwide leader in defending the rights of the unborn. The Heartbeat Protection Act will make Florida a beacon of hope for those who understand that life is sacred and must be protected,” SB 300 sponsor Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) said in a statement.

“This bill represents an unprecedented opportunity to protect innocent life, and to stand with the brave moms who choose life for their babies. For 50 years, it was legal in this country to kill unborn children, and during that time, abortion has touched every single one of us. We have to grieve for what we have done as a country. This bill makes certain our laws reflect the strongest protections for innocent life,” Grall continued.

The bill would move the limit on abortion from 15 weeks to six weeks, with limited exceptions. Those exceptions include rape or incest, preserving the life of the mother, or a fatal fetal abnormality in a pregnancy that has not entered the third trimester. The bill also requires abortions to be performed in person by a medical doctor or osteopathic physician, meaning medication abortion must be dispensed in person and not by mail.

The bill additionally includes $25 million to expand services provided by state-contracted crisis pregnancy centers. Some of these services include pregnancy testing and counseling, as well as material assistance like clothing, car seats, cribs, formula, and diapers.

“Nearly one quarter of Florida’s abortions were sought for ‘social or economic reasons’ last year. Research also shows over 60 percent of women who have abortions report pressure, whether because of finances, a male partner, or other source — surely we can all agree that is not what free ‘choice’ looks like. With $25 million in funding for life-affirming nonprofits, more moms will receive the support they need to thrive during pregnancy and beyond,” SBA Pro-Life America’s State Policy Director Katie Daniel said in an emailed statement following the senate vote.

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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/04/03/florida-senate-passes-6-week-heartbeat-abortion-ban/

[Right_in_Virginia]

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Oh goodie more laws to get the leftist harpies fired up and motivated about their favorite pet issue...

[libertybele]

 

[Right_in_Virginia]

Oh goodie more laws to get the leftist harpies fired up and motivated about their favorite pet issue...

Defeat from the jaws of victory.

[Wingnut]

It is hard to be a member of the party of death in Florida these days.

[cato potatoe]

I am opposed to abortion with rare exceptions.  This not help an eventual DeSantis campaign, and may contribute to abortion getting codified under federal statute.  At this point we'll have to watch it play out, but 12-15 weeks seemed like a durable compromise in most states.

[Fishrrman]

Want to see how a red state can flip to becoming a blue state?
Keep watching.
Because this is HOW a red state can be flipped to becoming a blue state.

[libertybele]

Want to see how a red state can flip to becoming a blue state?
Keep watching.
Because this is HOW a red state can be flipped to becoming a blue state.

???  I am glad for this bill.  Saving the lives of the unborn is important and God forbid if we don't act for fear of becoming a blue state.

We either start acting as conservatives and passing as many bills as we can as conservatives or we will lose everything; guaranteed.

[mountaineer]

I agree, @libertybele