Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis
The Florida Senate has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
The vote prompted demonstrations at the state's capital that resulted in the arrest of the leader of the Florida Democratic Party and a state senator by city police.
The proposal must still be approved by the House before it reaches the governor's desk. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.
A six-week ban would more closely align Florida with the abortion restrictions of other Republican-controlled states and give DeSantis a political win on an issue important with GOP primary voters ahead of his potential White House run.
