Senator Rick Scott of Florida has expressed support for a 15-week abortion limit with exceptions for rape and incest, a stance that marks a shift from the state's current and upcoming stricter laws. Currently, Florida enforces a 15-week ban without exceptions for rape and incest, focusing only on the health of the mother. However, starting May 1, a more restrictive 6-week ban is set to take effect. Despite this, Scott has distanced himself from the harsher measures, suggesting that the 15-week limit with added exceptions aligns more closely with public consensus. His position contrasts with the recent law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis and has sparked criticism from figures like Democrat Mucarsel-Powell, who accuses Scott of inconsistent stances on abortion.
NEW: Sen. Rick Scott notes he would still sign 6 week abortion ban if it were sent to his desk as governor, but argues the "consensus" is closer to 15 weeks "I've always said I would sign it [but] people are OK with a 15 week abortion ban." Scott added he plans to vote against… https://t.co/2An2DB7C0S
NEW: Sen. Rick Scott notes he would still sign 6 week abortion ban if it were sent to his desk at governor, but argues the "consensus" is closer to 15 weeks "I've always said I would sign it [but] people are OK with a 15 week abortion ban." Scott added he plans to vote against… https://t.co/vn97fRQRke
Democrat Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Rick Scott's changing abortion views https://t.co/OY2X8zgO5Y
“Trump issued a new position saying abortion should be left up to the states. But then he intervened in Arizona, saying that the state’s decision was wrong. And he won’t say how he’ll vote on a proposed abortion initiative in his home state of Florida.” https://t.co/4zLRDyUeDV
Democrat Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Rick Scott’s changing abortion views https://t.co/95NNLDlq2w https://t.co/sE4fz8f014
This week @ScottForFlorida said he would support repealing the six-week heartbeat law in Florida in favor of a fifteen-week law. You may not know that the consistent compromise on abortion from @ScottForFlorida and other lawmakers in Florida is a betrayal not only to thousands… https://t.co/StqsSXvcR3
Rick Scott supports 15-week state abortion limit following Florida court ruling https://t.co/VNE9FbxbLf
'I think that’s where the population is.' @SenRickScott distances himself from abortion law signed by @GovRonDeSantis, prefers 15 week limit with exceptions. Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/gzAdmG64lx #FlaPol https://t.co/ATTBXvrMCL
Fla @SenRickScott says in an interview with The Hill he would support a 15-week abortion ban w exceptions such as rape and incest. That's not the current law in Fla. It's 15 weeks w/o exceptions for rape & incest but for health of the mother. On May 1, a 6-wk ban takes effect