Ron DeSantis signs bill approving six-week abortion ban in Florida

Bill gives governor key political victory ahead of expected presidential campaign

The Republican-dominated Florida legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by the state's governor, Ron DeSantis, as he prepares for an expected presidential run.

DeSantis, a Republican, later signed the bill into law. We are proud to support life and family in the state of Florida," he said in a statement. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.