Bill Nelson: “I will vote in favor of the Child Custody Protection Act. I support the Florida law which was enacted after voters…”

“I will vote in favor of the Child Custody Protection Act. I support the Florida law which was enacted after voters approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution. The law requires that Florida parents must be notified prior to their minor child obtaining an abortion, and it provides that a judge can grant an exception. This act will help ensure that minors in Florida consult with their parents before obtaining an abortion in another State, while also preserving the ability of minors to seek a judicial waiver when that notice is not in the best interest of the minor. The ultimate goal must be to prevent teen pregnancy so that none of our children find themselves in these difficult situations, and thus I also supported the amendment to provide Federal grants for programs that educate minors on the use of contraceptives and abstinence.”