Florida voters reject abortion rights amendment ballot measure - NBC News
Nov 6, 2024 · It's the first pro-abortion-rights ballot measure to fail since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The proposal, known as Amendment 4, sought to allow abortions in Florida ...
What's next for abortion access in Florida - Sun Sentinel
3 days ago · At least a half-dozen abortion clinics in Florida already have closed since the state enacted its initial restrictions on abortions of 15 weeks in July 2022, and its six-week ban in May of this ...
Florida's six-week abortion ban to stay in place after ... - CBS News
6 days ago · Updated on: November 6, 2024 / 6:35 PM EST / CBS Miami. MIAMI - Florida's six-week abortion ban will remain law after voters rejected Amendment 4, a measure that would have enshrined abortion ...
Florida rejects abortion and marijuana ballot measures as state …
Nov 6, 2024 · Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who used state resources and campaigned ...
As Florida's 6-week abortion law begins, here are 7 things to know
Apr 30, 2024 · Florida's six-week abortion ban includes exceptions for some vulnerable communities and when a mother or fetus' life is in danger. Survivors of rape, incest or human trafficking can access abortions until 15 weeks of pregnancy under the new law.
Abortion laws in Florida explained: How Amendment 4 would …
Oct 28, 2024 · Here is the general idea: Florida currently bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. An abortion can only be performed or induced in person by a physician. Physicians can’t use...
Amendment 4 at a glance: Breaking down Florida's ... - Health News Florida
Oct 16, 2024 · Pro-abortion advocates, such as Floridians Protecting Freedom, have been working to educate the public on why they think Amendment 4 should pass. The group was responsible for collecting 900,000 necessary signatures to get the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot. The proposal must be approved by 60% of the voters to pass.
Florida clarifies exceptions to 6-week abortion ban after it takes ...
May 2, 2024 · Washington — Florida health regulators issued a new rule Thursday clarifying exceptions to the state's six-week abortion ban, detailing the treatments allowed for certain medical conditions...
Florida Supreme Court allows 6-week abortion ban to take ... - NBC News
Apr 1, 2024 · The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for a 6-week abortion ban, while allowing an amendment that would enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution to appear on the November ballot.
Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida : NPR
May 1, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. — Starting today, people can no longer access legal abortions in Florida beyond six weeks of pregnancy, except in rare circumstances. The restriction replaces a 15-week ban that's...