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Governor Scott Signs “Infants Born Alive” Legislation

By June 6, 2013No Comments

Gov Scott Bill Signing

Cantonment, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott signed HB 1139 to grant infants who survive abortion procedures the same rights as infants born naturally.  Governor Scott was joined by First Lady Ann Scott and pro-life supporters from across the state to sign this bill at Florida Baptist Children’s Home in Cantonment.

 

Governor Scott said, “As a father and grants those infants the same rights as infants who are born naturally.

 

“I also want to applaud bill sponsors Senator Anitere Flores and for his selfless service to our nation.”

 

Read the full press release here.