Coverage dated March 6, 2023 to March 7, 2023

Florida lawmakers consider 6-week abortion limit

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As the 2023 legislative session began Tuesday, Senate and House Republicans proposed measures that seek to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

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The New Republic
Florida Republicans Introduce Six-Week Abortion Ban That Is Expected to Become Law (opens The New Republic)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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Many people don’t even realize they’re pregnant at six weeks.
FOX 13 Tampa
Florida Republicans file bill banning abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Mar 6, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
On the first day of Florida's 2023 legislative session, Florida Republicans introduced a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Florida State Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Ban Abortion After Six Weeks (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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The legislation would make performing an abortion after six weeks a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Florida Phoenix
On the first day of the 2023 session, GOP lawmakers file a 6-week abortion ban in Florida (opens Florida Phoenix)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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The GOP-controlled Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a 15-week abortion ban just last year. On Tuesday, lawmakers filed a bill to reduce the ban to six weeks, creating significant new abortion restrictions in the state. State Sen.
Politico
Florida GOP lawmakers file bills to ban abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy (opens Politico)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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The proposal allows for exceptions to save a patient’s life or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
The Guardian
Florida Republicans seek to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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Proposed laws make exceptions for cases of rape or incest, but have no provisions for the life or health of the pregnant person
The Daily Caller
Florida Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Ban Abortion After Six Weeks (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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Florida's GOP-held legislature filed bills Tuesday that would ban abortions after the six week mark, an extension of the previous 15-week ban, with a few exceptions.
NBC 6 South Florida
Republican Florida Senator Files 6-Week Abortion Ban Bill (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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A Republican member of the Florida Senate filed a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after six weeks.
WOGX Ocala
Florida lawmakers consider 6-week abortion limit (opens WOGX Ocala)
Published Mar 7, 2023
WOGX Ocala's feed description
As the 2023 legislative session began Tuesday, Senate and House Republicans proposed measures that seek to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
NBC News
Florida Republicans propose a 6-week-abortion ban (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 6, 2023
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A GOP state legislator proposed the bill just moments before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his big "State of the State" speech.
Truthout
Florida’s Proposed 6-Week Abortion Ban Could Threaten Access for Entire South (opens Truthout)
Published Mar 6, 2023
Truthout's feed description
Since “Roe” was overturned, the Sunshine State has emerged as a haven for people in the South seeking abortion.
New York Times
Florida Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban (opens New York Times)
Published Mar 7, 2023
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The bills would tighten the current 15-week limit and offer narrow exceptions. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he welcomed “pro-life legislation.”
UPI
Florida Republicans introduce bills to ban abortion at 6 weeks (opens UPI)
Published Mar 7, 2023
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Florida Republicans have introduced bills in both the House and Senate to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Breitbart News
Florida Republicans Introduce 6-Week Heartbeat Abortion Ban (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 7, 2023
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Republicans in the Florida House and Senate filed similar bills on Tuesday that would restrict abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Hot Air
Florida legislature takes up six-week abortion ban (opens Hot Air)
Published Mar 7, 2023
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Republican lawmakers in Florida filed bills Tuesday that would ban abortion after six weeks pregnancy. On the first day of the legislative session, GOP legislators introduced such bills to the House a...

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