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    Florida abortions dropped after six-week ban took effect in May, report says

    By News Service of Florida,

    16 days ago
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    Abortion rights advocates march and rally in support of the Yes On 4 campaign in downtown Orlando and Nov. 5 when Florida voters will vote on whether to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state Constitution on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [ WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | South Florida Sun-Sentinel ]

    TALLAHASSEE — With a law taking effect May 1 that prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a new report gives an initial picture of the reduced number of abortions being performed in Florida.

    The report, posted online by the state Agency for Health Care Administration, is dated July 1 and said 36,221 abortions had been performed in Florida in 2024.

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