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Whether it goes into effect is contingent on how the Florida Supreme Court rules in a lawsuit against the current 15-week law.

Even with the governor's signing, the bill's future is contingent on a state Supreme Court ruling on last year's 15-week ban. The signing came after an all-day emotional debate and passage in the House.

Equality Florida, the statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, issued a “travel advisory” Wednesday, warning about “risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom” of anyone considering traveling or relocating to Florida.

Florida LGBTQ and immigrant rights groups have issued "travel advisory" warnings about risks of traveling or relocating to the state.

The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in Florida.The Republican-controlled House voted 70-40 to pass the six-week limit (SB 300), which also was approved April 3 by the Senate. The bill is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.

The legislation prohibits abortion in most cases after six weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking up to 15 weeks.

Whether it goes into effect is contingent on how the Florida Supreme Court rules in a lawsuit against the current 15-week law.

Florida LGBTQ and immigrant rights groups have issued "travel advisory" warnings about risks of traveling or relocating to the state.

Whether it goes into effect is contingent on how the Florida Supreme Court rules in a lawsuit against the current 15-week law.

Whether it goes into effect is contingent on how the Florida Supreme Court rules in a lawsuit against the current 15-week law.