A controversial subject received some heated reactions Thursday as pro-life Senators try to cut down on the number of abortions in Florida.
On Wednesday, a healthcare bill was amended to require pregnant women seeking an abortion in their first trimester to pay for an ultrasound exam. They would then have the choice of viewing the image.
But Senate Democrats and some South Floridians are disagreeing with the amendment.
"I think this is is done to try and compel women to come to a judgment on a choice that should be a personal one," said Senator Dan Gelber (D).
"No, I do not believe it's a good bill to have because some people can't afford it," said a woman who only gave her first name, Kaye.
"It almost feels like bullying," said another woman, Anna. "You can make your own decision. If you know you're pregnant, you're pregnant, you're an adult, you can decide what you'd like to do."
"I understand and respect the decision of every woman," said Leticia Dominguez. "Myself, I'm totally against it, it's a living creature."
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House Democrats refused to allow leadership to waive rules to bring the Senate bill to the floor, bringing the chamber to a halt Thursday.
"At this point it's a stand off and we'll wait and see what happens," said Representative Jim Waldman (D).
Despite efforts to stop the legislation, the Senate approved the new mandate, keeping it alive.
Republican Senator Andy Gardiner is the bill's sponsor, and he appears confident the legislation will end up on the Governor's desk.
"In the end, it will be the Governor's decision. But, he's made it very clear he is pro-life and I think these are pro-life issues," said Gardiner.
On Friday, the bill will move on to the Conservative House where the legislation is likely to pass.
