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August 12
Florida's First District Court of Appeal has sent a ruling that found a 24-hour reflection period prior to an abortion unconstitutional back to the circuit court for further consideration. Though plaintiffs may appeal the decision, it is expected the case will go to trial. The lower court suspended the 2015 law after a Gainesville abortion clinic challenged the required reflection period as a violation of privacy rights under Florida's constitution.Read More -
August 12
You are invited to attend the 2019 Statewide Florida Respect Life Conference "In the Heart of Our Mother" in historical St. Augustine. National and state speakers will inspire and educate you with their expertise, sharing powerful fact-filled lectures that will lead us to a nurturing love which we can bring to others.Read More -
April 18
HB 1335 (Grall) would require that a parent or legal guardian provide consent before a minor can undergo an abortion. Parental consent is required for medical and surgical interventions for minors including ear piercing and dispensing aspirin at school. However, this is not the case when a minor seeks an abortion. The bill contains a provision that would allow the minor to petition the court for a waiver when parental abuse may be of concern.Read More
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Correspondence
November 13, 2017: Support for Pregnancy Support Services in HB 41 (Toledo)
To: The Honorable Travis Cummings; Chair, House Health and Human Services Committee
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director
March 15, 2016: Please Sign HB 1411 - Regulation of Abortion Providers
To: The Honorable Rick Scott, Governor of Florida
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director
May 20, 2015: Please Sign HB 633 - Reflection Period Prior to Abortion
To: The Honorable Rick Scott, Governor of Florida
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director
March 12, 2015: Support for HB 633 (Sullivan) to Revise Voluntary and Informed Patient Consent
To: Representative Cary Pigman, Chair, House Health Quality Subcommittee
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director
April 7, 2014: Support for HB 918 (Flores) to Protect Unborn Children Who Can Live Outside Womb
To: Senator Tom Lee, Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee and Committee Members
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director, and Ingrid M. Delgado, Associate for Social Concerns/Respect Life
April 3, 2014: Support for HB 1047 (Adkins): Aligns with Key Court Cases; Protects Life
To: Rep. Dennis Baxley, Chair, House Judiciary Committee and Committee Members
From: Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director
March 31, 2014: Support for SB 918 (Flores): Aligns with Key Court Cases; Protects Life
To: Senator Aaron Bean, Chair, Senate Health Policy Committee and Committee Members
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Testimony
April 1, 2014: Testimony in Support of SB 918 (Flores) - Prohibiting Abortion of a Viable Fetus
To: Senate Health Policy Committee
By: Ingrid M. Delgado, Associate for Social Concerns/Respect Life
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Ministries
Project Rachel
Post Abortion Counseling Resource
1-888-456-4673 (a toll free number)
All calls are confidential.
Help for Pregnant Mothers and Their Unborn Children- Archdiocese of Miami
- Diocese of Orlando
- Diocese of Palm Beach
- Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- Diocese of St. Petersburg
- Diocese of Venice
A Safe Haven for Newborns
Provides anonymous alternatives to infant abandonment
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