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Florida lawmakers sent a restrictive abortion bill to the Governor’s desk last week. As Matt Galka, Planned Parenthood supporters are trying to sway him before he signs it.

22 year old Regina Sheridan says she’s worried about the future of women’s health in the state.

“I’ve heard many stories from women who lived before Roe v. Wade where abortion was not legal and they had friends and family members who died in back alley abortions,” she said.

Sheridan led a group of Planned Parenthood volunteers into the Governor’s office Thursday. They dropped off petitions urging Rick Scott to not sign an abortion bill passed by the legislature last week.

“While this doesn’t outlaw abortion, it makes access incredibly difficult, and that’s not ok,” she said.

The bill puts new rules on abortion clinics – including a requirement that abortion doctors have hospital admitting privleges. It also defines the length of women’s trimesters.

The Governor has until March 26^th to decide whether or not to sign the bill.

“We are a pro choice state, let’s not make a mistake about that, and if the Governor wants to represent everybody, he should veto this bill,” said Barbara DeVane with the National Organization for Women.

The bill’s sponsor said last week the legislation was about making sure women’s health centers meet high standards.

“What this bill does is put it on the same level as other health clinics,” said Sen. Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland).

The group said along with the petitions, supporters from all around the state have been flooding the office with calls and emails.