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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks

    Florida is the latest state to pass legislation that further restricts access to abortion. The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks, but doesn't have exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking.
    by Wynne Davis Apr 14, 2022 2 minutes
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the state's new abortion ban into law. It bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
    Updated April 14, 2022 at 12:25 PM ET

    Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, making Florida the latest state to restrict access to the medical procedure. Just two days ago, Oklahoma's governor signed a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony in most cases.

    The new Florida law, which takes effect July 1, will replace

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