Florida Abortion Amendment: What You Need to Know

What is the Florida Abortion Amendment?

The Florida Abortion Amendment is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add language to the state constitution guaranteeing the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

The amendment is currently being considered by the Florida Supreme Court, which will decide whether it will be placed on the ballot in November 2022.

What are the arguments for and against the amendment?

Arguments for the amendment

• The amendment would guarantee the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, which is the current standard in Florida.
• The amendment would protect abortion rights from being restricted by future legislatures or courts.
• The amendment would ensure that all Floridians have access to safe and legal abortion care.

Arguments against the amendment

• The amendment would allow abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, which is later than most other states allow.
• The amendment would overturn existing laws that restrict abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
• The amendment would be difficult to amend in the future, even if public opinion changes.

What is the likely outcome of the amendment?

The outcome of the amendment is uncertain. The Florida Supreme Court is expected to rule on the amendment in the coming months, and if it is placed on the ballot, it will be up to Florida voters to decide whether to approve it.

Polls show that the amendment is likely to pass, but it is possible that it could be defeated by a narrow margin.