evidence: I hope all my colleagues join me in protecting life and pass this legislation quickly." – Senator Rick Scott "It is unthinkable that we are killing babies who are so far advanced that it is possible for them to survive outside their mothers. This legislation would ban abortions 20 weeks into pregnancy – a point at which science has clearly demonstrated that the unborn child is able to feel pain." – Senator John Thune [...] - In the case of the exceptions – - the abortion may only proceed in a manner that provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive unless that would pose a greater risk of death or serious bodily injury to the pregnant woman; and - the abortion provider must receive informed consent from the pregnant woman, certifying that she has been provided the child’s gestational age, a description of the law, and her rights under the law.