A Florida Republican has filed a bill that would ban abortions after six to eight weeks of pregnancy and allow citizens to sue doctors who perform the procedure.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – September 23, 2021 – International News
Florida Webster Barnaby’s bill, which was introduced in law, is similar to Texas law in that it also prohibits abortions between six and eight weeks of pregnancy when the embryo has a heartbeat. In addition, the law will allow opponents of abortion to sue doctors for $ 10,000 for abortion.
Texas law is stricter, with no exceptions for rape and incest, and allows lawsuits against anyone who helps a woman have an abortion, such as taxi drivers or friends who can drive her home.
The Florida bill makes exceptions for rape, incest, and emergency medical care when a woman’s life is in danger.
The Texas law and the Florida law banning abortion are the only ones in recent decades by the Republican government.
We will add that the bill of Florida was condemned by supporters of reproductive rights.
“This is a version of the Texas bill from the state of Florida, and it’s disgusting,” said Florida State Representative Anna W. Escamani.
The Texas law, which prohibits abortion, came into force on September 1. It was a victory for conservatives who have long sought to limit access to abortion in the United States.
Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have expressed outrage, and Biden’s Justice Department has challenged Texas law in federal court.
Source: Ukrgate
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