Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Florida's bill contains exceptions if the abortion is necessary to save a mother’s life, prevent serious injury to the mother or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality. The state currently allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Republicans have repeatedly rejected attempts from Democrats to add additional exceptions in the bill for pregnancies caused by rape, incest or human trafficking. "As a woman it is my right to make decisions about my body and what is in the best interest of my family," said Rep. Robin Bartleman, a Democrat. "God forbid your 11 year old is raped and pregnant and you find out after 15 weeks, you don't get to get your daughter that abortion, that’s what this law says."
Near the end of the House debate, a group of activists in the House gallery broke out into a chant of "my body, my choice," forcing the chamber to pause before lawmakers cast their votes.Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has previously signaled his support for the proposal. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
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