Florida Supreme Court Deliberates on Abortion Rights Ballot Measure

The proposed amendment, challenged for its language, could significantly impact abortion access if approved for November's ballot.

Florida's Supreme Court is currently deliberating on whether to allow a ballot measure that would protect abortion rights in the state constitution to appear in the November elections.
The proposed amendment seeks to limit government interference with abortion before fetal viability, around 24 weeks, and when necessary to protect the patient's health.
Florida's Attorney General, Ashley Moody, has challenged the amendment's language as vague, particularly the term 'viability', but abortion rights advocates argue it is clear and understandable.
If approved, the amendment would require a 60% supermajority to pass in November, overturning the state's current 15-week abortion ban and a pending six-week ban.
The outcome of this decision is seen as crucial for abortion access in Florida and could set a precedent for other states considering similar measures.