Dear Friend,

Earlier this month, I sat in committee as we heard testimony on SB 146, a bill by Republican lawmakers to ban abortion after 15 weeks. This bill is a politically-driven attempt to control people’s bodies and insert government into their private medical decisions. It would take away freedom from Floridians, making it even harder to access essential health care services.

This bill is extreme and hurts women. Republican lawmakers have even refused to adopt my amendment to allow victims of rape, incest, and human trafficking more time to access care. Despite powerful, emotional testimony from survivors, the amendment was voted down along party lines.

I am deeply committed to protecting reproductive rights, and that’s why I support Ruth’s List Florida. They work to elect Democratic pro-choice women like me across the state, so we can grow the chorus of voices speaking up against abortion bans like SB 146.

It’s not too late to add your name in opposition to this dangerous bill. If, like me, you believe decisions around pregnancy must be left to a person and their doctor, their family, and their beliefs, click here to add your name and say you are AGAINST abortion bans in Florida.

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With the future of Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance, Florida may no longer have federal protection to fall back on if this bill passes. If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida bans abortion, the closest option for care would be North Carolina. This is not just cruel, it’s inhumane.

I hope you’ll stand with me and Ruth’s List in opposition to SB 146.

Thanks,

Lauren Book

Senate Democratic Leader