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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 tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
The state issued a “provider alert” that also told doctors that failing to provide “life-saving treatment” to pregnant woman could constitute medical malpractice.
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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.
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.
Florida abortion rate fell dramatically after state's 6-week ban
Florida's six-week abortion ban caused the state's abortion rate to drop dramatically, new research shows. Abortions in Florida dropped to an estimated 5,630 in May and 5,200 in June, a 30% and 35% decrease from the average between January and March, data released Thursday shows.
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 physicians speak out against six-week abortion ban, throw support behind Amendment 4
Florida physicians speak out against six-week abortion ban, throw support behind Amendment 4
DeSantis deploys government resources to fight Florida abortion amendment
The Florida state health care regulator has campaigned against it, which DeSantis defends as informing the public.
DeSantis' anti-abortion campaign finds an odd ally: Florida broadcasters | Commentary
The details of the Florida Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely ...
Door knocking, TV ads, websites: The abortion battle heats up in Florida and it’s getting ugly
Campaigns for and against Florida’s Amendment 4 on abortion are heating up, with election day less than two months away.
Florida Doctors Describe Dystopic Horrors as DeSantis Tries to Tank Abortion Measure
DeSantis deploys state funds to keep his six-week abortion ban, as Florida patients are denied cancer treatments and care to ...
What to know about Florida’s abortion petition investigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has launched an unusual investigation into thousands of validated petition signatures that ...
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Florida groups spend big on Florida's abortion referendum
Groups across Florida have spent nearly $13.5 million on advertisements for and against the state's ballot initiative to ...
Report: Florida physicians say abortion restrictions delayed necessary care
Florida’s six-week abortion ban, despite its medical exceptions, has led physicians and other health care providers to delay ...
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Florida issues abortion ‘misinformation’ notice. Here’s what that means
Read full article: ‘Myth vs Fact:’ Florida health agency addresses ‘misinformation’ surrounding 6-week abortion ban Read ...