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The Florida House of Representatives voted to approve a six-week abortion ban to replace the state's 15-week ban. It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing. The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday passed a six-week abortion ban that would replace the state's 15-week ban. The bill now heads to the governor's desk for his signature. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he would sign a six-week ban should it be sent to his desk. The ban would prohibit all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant. The ban makes exceptions for when the woman's life or health is at risk and cases of rape or incest, under certain conditions. Even with its current ban in place, Florida has fewer restrictions compared to nearby states. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event, April 6, 2023, in Hillsdale, Mich. Chris Dumond/Getty Images The bill passed by a vote of 70 to 40. It passed in the Senate last week. There are four conditions in ...

The South Carolina Senate passed a six-week abortion ban. It now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk for approval, where it is expected to become law. South Carolina's state Senate has passed a six -week abortion ban, sending the bill to the governor 's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a previous so-called "heartbeat ban" into law in 2021, but it was struck down by the state's Supreme Court in January. Fifteen states have ceased nearly all abortion services since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights. The new ban prohibits all abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which generally occurs at six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions, according to the ban. Governor Henry McMaster speaks to media after Brian Gaines is sworn in as South Carolina Comptroller General at the South Carolina State House on Friday, May 11, 2023. Joshu...