Tallahassee, Fla., Feb 21, 2020 / 15:21 pm
The Florida bishops applauded Thursday the passage through both houses of the state legislature of a bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking to procure abortion. The governor has said he intends to sign the bill.
The Florida House of Representatives passed SB 404 by a 75-43 vote Feb. 20. It had cleared the Senate by a 23-17 vote earlier this month.
"We praise our state's legislative leaders for advancing this pro-life legislation, especially bill sponsors, Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) and Representative Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach), who took on the difficult task of guiding it through the committee process and onto the floor of the Senate and House," the Florida bishops' conference said Feb. 20.
"We also commend the Democratic lawmakers who courageously crossed party lines and voted to ensure vital protections for parents and their children."