Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill tonight (Friday) that prohibits abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy.
The southeastern state's legislature, controlled by a Republican majority, approved the law, which was reportedly supported by the governor.
Channel 13 News reported that prior to the approval of the new law, abortions were not approved in Florida after the 15th week of pregnancy, so that the period for performing an abortion has been dramatically shortened.