"Florida's Abortion Rights Amendment Poised for 2024 Ballot Inclusion"

Florida abortion rights advocates have successfully gathered enough signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot that would protect abortion until about 24 weeks of pregnancy. This initiative follows similar successful measures in other states like Ohio and comes as a challenge to recent restrictions imposed by Florida Republicans, including a 15-week abortion ban. The measure faces opposition from the state Attorney General and conservative groups, with a Supreme Court hearing set for February 7 to address claims that the ballot language is misleading. If passed, the amendment would require 60 percent voter approval and could significantly impact abortion access in the southern United States.