The debate lasted nearly four hours.
. The House voted 75-43, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law.
Republicans’ argument was that children need a parent’s permission to go on a school field trip, and they can’t go to an R-rated movie without a parent or guardian, so why should they make a life-altering decision on their own? Although the new “parental consent” bill does have a provision that allows a girl to ask a judge for a waiver from the law “in cases of abuse, incest or when involving a parent could cause more harm than allowing the procedure,” opponents rightfully argued that this bill could drive already “scared and ashamed” minors to illegal abortions, AP reports.
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