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Central Florida lawmaker shares plan to help women travel for out-of-state abortions

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida lawmaker announced an initiative Tuesday to help women travel for out-of-state abortions.

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State Sen. Randolph Bracy said the state plans to pay for travel expenses so women can access health care.

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Bracy said the state may even consider paying for the procedure, in addition to travel expenses.

Lawmakers are still working out the details and raising the money.

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Channel 9 also spoke with a pro-life group that says this initiative is a political stunt that won’t go far.

Right now, Florida law prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.

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There are exceptions if the abortion is necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality.

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