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Florida’s Amendment 4, which would have protected abortion rights, narrowly fails

byAdam West
November 5, 2024


A Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights into the state constitution narrowly failed after it fell short of 60% support it needed to pass it Tuesday.

Amendment 4, which would have prohibited laws restricting abortion before fetal viability or when necessary to protect a pregnant woman’s health, had 58.4% support with more than 95% of votes counted, according to Decision Desk HQ.


Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigned heavily against the measure, which would have created a right to abortion. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

Beth Weinstein rallying in support of Amendment 4 regarding abortion, holding a sign outside of a polling place in Clearwater, Florida on November 5, 2024.
Abortion is on the ballot in nine states, two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. AP

The failure of the constitutional amendment effectively allows for Florida’s current “heartbeat law” that bans abortion after six weeks to remain in effect.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.



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