For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026 President Julie Kent, Florida NOW
ORLANDO, FL — Florida NOW strongly condemns Governor Ron DeSantis’s signing of SB 1134 and HB 1217 on April 22, 2026, banning Florida cities and counties from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and from adopting net-zero carbon emissions policies.
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026 President Julie Kent, Florida NOW,
Six‑week ban, criminalization threats, and shrinking access endanger the health and autonomy of millions of Floridians
Orlando, FL — [May 2026] — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) is sounding the alarm as Florida’s abortion restrictions intensify, creating one of the most dangerous and inaccessible reproductive‑health landscapes in the country. With the six‑week abortion ban now in effect and additional restrictions advancing through state agencies and courts, FL NOW warns that pregnant Floridians are facing unprecedented barriers to timely, safe, and medically necessary care.
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026 President Julie Kent, Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW
Rising deaths, extreme racial disparities, and state inaction endanger pregnant Floridians
Orlando, FL — [May 2026] — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) is calling for urgent statewide action as Florida’s maternal mortality crisis continues to worsen, with Black women facing the highest risk of pregnancy‑related death. Despite escalating dangers, the state has failed to provide transparent oversight, timely reporting, or meaningful policy solutions to protect pregnant people.