In response to the Governor’s rapid, late night signing of the 6-week abortion ban, [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Responds to Governor Signing 6-Week Abortion Ban
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Florida House Democrats on Legislature Passing Near-Total Abortion Ban
The Florida House passed the 6-week abortion ban in a marathon Session [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on Legislature Passing Near-Total Abortion Ban
Senator Berman Responds to Senate Passage of Florida’s Near-Total Abortion Ban
State Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) today offered the following statement on the final passage of Senate Bill 300: [Read more…] about Senator Berman Responds to Senate Passage of Florida’s Near-Total Abortion Ban
Representative Hinson on Judge’s Injunction Against Unconstitutional HB 5
Following Judge John Cooper’s decision to temporarily block the 15-week abortion ban set to go into effect in Florida, Representative Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Hinson on Judge’s Injunction Against Unconstitutional HB 5
Florida Court Will Block 15-Week Abortion Ban
A Florida court indicated today that it would issue an order blocking the state’s 15-week ban on abortion. [Read more…] about Florida Court Will Block 15-Week Abortion Ban
Florida Health Centers Challenge 15-Week Abortion Ban in State Court
Providers and litigators to hold press call at 3 p.m. ET on June 1,
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Florida abortion providers and health centers filed a lawsuit bringing a state constitutional challenge earlier today to House Bill 5, a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy that threatens to put doctors in jail for providing essential care beyond that point. [Read more…] about Florida Health Centers Challenge 15-Week Abortion Ban in State Court
Representative Campbell Reacts to the Signing of HB 5 into Law
State Representative Daryl Campbell (D- Fort Lauderdale), along with many Floridians, was deeply saddened by the signing of HB 5 into law. [Read more…] about Representative Campbell Reacts to the Signing of HB 5 into Law
Senator Taddeo’s Statement On Governor DeSantis Signing HB 5
Senator Taddeo offered the following statement to Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of House Bill 5, a 15-week ban on women’s access to reproductive care. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo’s Statement On Governor DeSantis Signing HB 5
Progress Florida Denounces Governor For Signing Most Restrictive Abortion Law In State History
When it comes to personal medical decisions, politicians have no business getting between a patient and their doctor. [Read more…] about Progress Florida Denounces Governor For Signing Most Restrictive Abortion Law In State History
Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law
HB 5 prohibits abortion after 15 weeks, expands programs to reduce fetal and infant deaths
House Bill 5, Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law