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Florida Amendment 4 in simple terms, and what are Florida’s abortion laws?
This November, voters will have the chance to keep the 6-week abortion ban enacted this year in Florida or expand it to 23-24 weeks.
Florida Abortion Amendment Push Scores Another $7.8M
A political committee spearheading efforts to pass a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights raised more than $7.8 million and spent over $11.9 million between Sept. 7 and Sept. 13, according to a newly filed finance report.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Florida has banned abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant. There are some exceptions, including in the case that the woman’s life is in danger, or that she provides evidence that the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest or human trafficking.
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Protect Florida abortion rights by voting Yes on Amendment 4
Amendment 4 states that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” Fetal viability means the ability to live outside the womb, which has been put at about 24 weeks after conception.
Battleground Florida: Abortion amendment
“No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature’s constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.”
Civil rights groups, some Central Florida doctors in opposition over Amendment 4 abortion measure
Some doctors and civil rights groups in Central Florida are in opposition to Amendment 4, which would limit government interference with abortion.
Judge urges fine in Florida abortion waiting period case
Doctor is accused of violating a law that requires a 24-hour waiting period before abortions can be performed.
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
Florida health officials reiterated Thursday that state law allows abortions at any point in pregnancy to save the life of the mother, responding to concerns that Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is tying doctors’ hands and putting women in danger.
Florida sends 'provider alert' to doctors over abortion law
As voters get closer to the November election, the battle over Amendment 4 is getting more heated. Now, there’s a dispute over which side is spreading false information.
Florida warns physicians abortions must be given ‘at any stage’ to save life and health
Florida health officials told physicians Thursday that abortion is permitted “at any stage in pregnancy” to save the life and health of the mother, and regulatory action will be taken against any providers who don’t offer that care.
Florida says abortions allowed at 'any stage in pregnancy' to save life, health of mother
But advocates for Amendment 4, the abortion rights measure on the ballot this November, say the clarification doesn't do enough.
Florida's political landscape heats up around Amendment 4. Here's what to know
Florida continues its fight against Amendment 4 despite positive public sentiment. Here's everything that's happened this ...
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Battleground Florida: Amendment 4
Moderator Ty Russell speaks to Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida, and John Stemberger, President of Liberty ...
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FACT CHECK: This ad supports Amendment 4. Are the claims true?
The political battle over abortion rights in Florida is heating up with new television ads that are hard to miss.
Reproductive rights rally in Miami hopes to solidify Amendment 4 into Florida's constitution
With 50 days before Election Day, one of the biggest things on the Florida ballot is not a candidate but an issue.
Florida sends doctors ‘provider alert’ pushing back on Amendment 4 ad
Floridians Protecting Freedom, the group behind Amendment 4, released the ad which mentions a doctor from Sarasota discussing ...
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Some Florida lawmakers calling new Amendment 4 page a violation of state law
"I think the reality is that there are state law violations," said state Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Florida's House minority leader, in a call with Florida Democrats on Monday.
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Amendment 4 is 'Bait and Switch' and 'Built on Fraud', DeSantis Says in Rebuke
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned against the dangers of Amendment 4, the measure that would enshrine ...
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Of course: Florida Democrats endorse Amendment 3, 4 and reject the rest
The Florida Democratic Party ( FDP) is backing Amendment 3 and Amendment 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana and ...