Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed new legislation Thursday that effectively bans abortions after 15 weeks except in rare circumstances.
BREAKING: @GovRonDeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks
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“We are here today to defend those who can’t defend themselves,” DeSantis said Thursday. “This will represent the most significant protections for life that we have seen in a generation.”
“We are appalled that this abortion ban was signed. Not only will it prevent health care providers — including those at Planned Parenthood — from giving their patients the best care possible, but it will limit options for people in many complex and potentially life threatening situations,” said Alexandra Mandado, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida.
Similar legislation was recently enacted in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Texas.
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