
Florida Senate Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, But Court Will Have Final Say
If a physician performs an abortion in violation of the law, he would be subject to a third-degree felony, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
If a physician performs an abortion in violation of the law, he would be subject to a third-degree felony, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
The 23-15 vote in the Florida State Senate was along party lines. The bill had passed the House in February.
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