The Republican-led state legislature has sent a controversial bill requiring women to get an ultrasound before an abortion to Gov. Charlie Crist for action.
The bill, House Bill 1143, requires women who want an abortion to get an ultrasound exam in the first trimester of their pregnancy. Women would have to view the ultrasound and receive an explanation on how fetuses develop.
Crist has 15 days -- until June 22 -- to take action on the bill, but last month, he hinted at a Tampa Tribune editorial board meeting that he might veto it.
"On two fronts it disturbs me," Crist told the editorial board. "That you would force a woman to go through this procedure . . . almost seems mean-spirited. To have your government impose on you, listen to a lecture, then on top of that, you have to pay for it."
He said at the time there is "probably not a whole lot" keeping him from saying he's against it.
"Just time," Crist said. "Trying to gain more wisdom. I've got 15 days. I'm going to use them."
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