Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to say whether he supports a national abortion ban.
earlier this year that includes language that could be interpreted as such.
The law says"any person who willfully performs or actively participates in a termination of pregnancy" in violation of the law would face felony charges. It prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, except in cases where the life of the mother is at risk. It also allows abortions up to 15 weeks in cases of rape, incest or human trafficking.
DeSantis acknowledged that Florida's abortion rates are on the rise as nearby states enact stricter laws.
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