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It would allow parents to sue for damages in the death of a fetus. Bill sponsors say it's not abortion-related, but attempts to make that clear in the text have failed.
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Strict abortion bans in nearby states are contributing to a nearly 50% increase in the number of out-of-state residents coming to Florida for the procedure in recent years.
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In Florida, finding care during pregnancy and in the year following birth can be a struggle. This session, the Republican-controlled legislature is working to address that with measures that would shrink maternity care deserts and by looking for ways to better educate the public. But some Democrats say the state is also moving forward with rules that are making access to care harder and in some cases putting the life of pregnant people in danger.
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Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights in Florida have submitted enough valid petition signatures to get on the ballot.
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Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment to ensure abortion rights, describing it as an effort to “hoodwink” voters.
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In a case that could have a dramatic impact on women’s reproductive rights, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a 2022 state law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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The 600,000 signatures garnered so far means the proposed constitutional amendment can go before the Florida Supreme Court for review.
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On Friday, justices will hear a challenge to a law banning abortions in most cases after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The decision will determine whether a six-week ban can take effect.
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The state is requiring the Center of Orlando for Women to pay a $1,000 fine for each of 193 violations of the state's 24-hour waiting period law.
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The numbers from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration come amid a legal battle about the future of abortion rights in the state.