The Heartbeat Protection Act is expected to pass the Florida house soon and then head to the desk of Governor DeSantis, who has said he’ll sign it into law.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks after the primary election for the midterms during the “Keep Florida Free Tour” in Tampa, Fla., August 24, 2022.
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The Florida senate voted 26–13 on Monday to pass a bill establishing a six-week legal limit on elective abortion.
The bill, titled the Heartbeat Protection Act, is expected to pass the Florida house of representatives this week before heading to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis, who has said he will sign it into law.
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John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
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The Florida senate voted 26–13 on Monday to pass a bill establishing a six-week legal limit on elective abortion.
The bill, titled the Heartbeat Protection Act, is expected to pass the Florida house of representatives this week before heading to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis, who has said he will sign it into law.
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About the Author
John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
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