Florida
Status of Abortion:
Legal
In 2022, Florida passed into law a bill banning abortion at 15 weeks. When abortion is legal at any stage, more than 90 percent of abortions occur before 15 weeks. Further, a 15-week ban would simply cause those who were waiting to get it done more quickly. The Florida 15-week ban has virtually no impact on abortion. Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican Presidential frontrunner, has publicly signaled his desire to sign a heartbeat bill in the 2023 legislative session.
Abolition History:
No abolition bill has been introduced in Florida.
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Attorney General:
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President of the Senate:
Annual Regular Session begin in March during odd-numbered years and January during even-numbered years. Regular Sessions last 60 legislative days unless extended.
Legislative Deadlines:
Deadlines will be posted as they become available