Florida legislature approves six-week abortion ban

Democrats and abortion-rights groups say Florida’s proposal would ban almost all abortions because many women do not yet realise they’re pregnant at six weeks.

A group activists gathered outside the Tallahassee City Hall building to protest SB 300, which would place a ban on abortions after six weeks (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP/PA)

The Republican-dominated Florida legislature has approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by Governor Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.

Mr DeSantis is expected to sign the Bill into law. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.