But 57%, or over 6 million votes, was enough for abortion rights advocates to call upon the Legislature to pay attention to the results and repeal the six-week abortion ban. Last fall, however, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said he would not change the law.

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

It’s likely a long shot, but Florida Democrats are determined to push forward with a repeal of the state’s controversial six-week abortion ban.

SB 870, filed by Senate Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Tracie Davis, would remove the six week-ban from current law and allow abortions until viability, which is considered to be around 24 weeks of pregnancy. Driskell is planning to file a House companion bill.

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.