The ban would prohibit all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant.
The ban makes exceptions for when the woman's life or health is at risk and cases of rape or incest, under certain conditions. Even with its current ban in place, Florida has fewer restrictions compared to nearby states.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event, April 6, 2023, in Hillsdale, Mich.There are four conditions in which physicians can provide abortions under the ban.
Abortions will also be permitted in cases where the pregnancy has not progressed to the third trimester and two physicians certify in writing that the fetus has a fatal fetal abnormality, according to the law. Abortion pills must also be disbursed in person by physicians, prohibiting abortions over telehealth visits and prohibiting the delivery of abortion pills by mail. Physicians must also be physically present in the same room as the woman when the termination of pregnancy is performed or when dispensing abortion pills.
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