Live | Gov. DeSantis holding press conference on 'Doctors Against Amendment 4' in Jacksonville

[@JAXTRPTR]

Just to be clear....everyone needs to remind themselves of the Florida brain cancer patient that was denied an emergency medical exception to obtain an abortion under current Florida law. We should also remember that the Governors legal counsel threatened legal action against Florida TV stations for publicizing this story through pro-ammendment 4 advertisements.

[@sophiaschlenoff523]

The doctor was violating state law. Current state law under desantis allows for abortion in such a circumstance. And fyi legislators make laws not the governor

[@JAXTRPTR]

@sophiaschlenoff523 so brain cancer is not a valid reason? Got it. The governor had his legal counsel threaten prosecution for TV stations exercising free speech. That's very clear.

[@jeffreybassett2127]

Who signs them into law?​@@sophiaschlenoff523

[@jeanv705]

@@sophiaschlenoff523fyi, the governor signs that law into action. He has veto power as well.

[@TheActualLiz]

Oh, wow. This law is even worse than I imagined. 😢

[@jamiedisalvatore3856]

@@TheActualLiz read the real law ! Section 390.0111(1), Florida Statutes, currently lists express exceptions that allow for an abortion at any point in pregnancy to save the pregnant woman’s life or avert a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function. These exceptions allow treatment, including abortions, for women who experience premature rupture of membranes (PROM), ectopic, or molar pregnancies, and as such, physicians in Florida are expected to follow standards of care regarding the most appropriate course of action in these situations. Exceptions also exist up to 15 weeks for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or human trafficking. Health care facilities and providers must be aware that a physician providing life-saving treatment for pregnant women does not violate Florida law and that failure to do so may constitute malpractice. Additionally, a miscarriage is not an abortion. Section 390.011(1), Florida Statutes, defines “abortion” to mean the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. A miscarriage does not produce a live birth. Providers are reminded that Florida requires life-saving medical care to a mother without delay when necessary, and the Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration will take regulatory action when a provider fails to follow this standard of care.

[@carloshenrikk]

Vote YES

[@rosemarypereira5660]

Does DeSantis get to speak? Been watching this for several minutes and he hasn't appeared yet.

[@jeanv705]

As I guessed it, DeSantis is lying. Health care provider is defined in Florida statutes as a licensed physician. Just more lies from these folks as usual.

[@awaitingSaint777]

Vote No on 3 also. It's a trap.

[@sophiaschlenoff523]

#votenotillwecangrow

[@Sunny-be1wg]

Thank you Gov! Voting no …

[@jamiedisalvatore3856]

😢it’s a deceitfully amendment for sure vote no !!!! They lie

[@jamiedisalvatore3856]

😢it’s a deceitfully amendment for sure vote no !!!! They lie They are lying about Floridas protection it’s just not true

[@steveovert]

💙Desantis in prison 2025💙

[@melwilowb7732]

Garbage in garbage out. ! 😅

[@susqueflowers]

Why you don’t flush your toilet?