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
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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
Florida House Democrats on 15-Week Abortion Ban Law
Floridians’ freedom to make important decisions about their reproductive health care was diminished this morning after the Governor signed House Bill 5, the 15-week abortion ban. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on 15-Week Abortion Ban Law
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Strictest Abortion Ban In State History
HB 5 will ban virtually all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed the strictest abortion ban in Florida’s history: a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking and extremely narrow exceptions for maternal life and health. [Read more…] about Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Strictest Abortion Ban In State History
Florida Senate Passes Abortion Ban, Setting Stage For Strictest Law In State History
H.B. 5 now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for veto or signature.
The Florida Senate today approved H.B. 5, an abortion ban that will fundamentally alter abortion access across the region. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Abortion Ban, Setting Stage For Strictest Law In State History
