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Stephanie Colombini

Florida's 6-week abortion ban is now in effect, curbing access across the South

Thousands of abortion rights protesters rallied in Tampa on Oct. 2, 2021. (Stephanie Colombini/WUSF)

TAMPA, Fla. — Starting today, people can no longer access legal abortions in Florida beyond six weeks of pregnancy, except in rare circumstances.

The restriction replaces a 15-week ban that's been in effect since July 2022, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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