The legislation would essentially restore state law to where it was before Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell admits it will be a tough sell in the GOP-dominated Legislature.

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, who represents families in Hillsborough County, said the legislation comes because it’s a mandate from voters.

Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) and Leader Pro Tempore Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) have filed legislation to “repeal Florida’s near-total abortion ban.”