Florida Abortion Amendment Language

Proposal to Amend the Florida Constitution

A proposed constitutional amendment that would add language to the Florida Constitution to explicitly state that there is no right to an abortion or funding for an abortion in the state will be on the ballot for voters in November 2022.

The amendment, known as Amendment 2, was approved by the Florida Legislature in March 2022 and will need to be approved by 60% of voters in order to become part of the state constitution.

Current Florida Abortion Laws

Currently, abortion is legal in Florida up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. However, there are a number of restrictions on abortion in the state, including a mandatory 24-hour waiting period, parental consent for minors, and a ban on abortions after 15 weeks in cases where the fetus is viable.

If Amendment 2 is passed, it would effectively overturn these restrictions and make it much more difficult to obtain an abortion in Florida.

Arguments For and Against Amendment 2

Supporters of Amendment 2 argue that it is necessary to protect the lives of unborn children. They argue that abortion is morally wrong and that it should not be funded by taxpayers.

Opponents of Amendment 2 argue that it is an unnecessary restriction on women's reproductive rights. They argue that women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and that the government should not interfere in those decisions.

What's Next?

The fate of Amendment 2 will be decided by Florida voters in the November 2022 election. If the amendment is passed, it will become part of the Florida Constitution and will make it much more difficult to obtain an abortion in the state.