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Florida lawmakers passed a six-week abortion ban Thursday that will now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for final approval.
The state’s Republican-led House of Representatives voted to replace Florida’s current 15-week abortion prohibition, with backers basing the new timeframe on the development of a fetal heartbeat.
DeSantis, who has already argued in favor of the law, is expected to sign it into existence and cement himself in deeper in with conservatives ahead of his likely 2024 presidential run.
The revamped ban includes exceptions for when a woman’s life or health is at dire risk due to the pregnancy, fatal fetal abnormalities and in cases of rape or incest, under certain conditions.
