2024 Florida Amendment 4

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2024 Florida Amendment 4
Flag of Florida.svg
November 5, 2024
Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion
OutcomeAmendment not adopted (failed to reach 60% threshold)
Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes6,070,75857.17%
Light brown x.svgNo4,548,37942.83%
Valid votes10,619,137100.00%
Invalid or blank votes00.00%
Total votes10,619,137100.00%
2024 Florida Amendment 4 results map by county.svg
County results

Florida Amendment 4 [1] was a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution, which failed on November 5, 2024. [2] [3] Through a statewide referendum, the amendment achieved 57% support among voters in the U.S. state of Florida, short of the 60% supermajority required by law. Despite its failure to pass, the double digit percentage majority that it received is considered by some to be indicative of a nationwide consensus on abortion, similar to similar referendums in other moderately conservative swing states such as Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Arizona, the last of which had an abortion rights amendment pass with a 3/5 majority, although unlike Florida it did not actually need one.

Contents

The amendment would have enshrined a right to abortion in the Florida Constitution before fetal viability (generally considered to be between 21 and 24 weeks gestational age) and nullified then-existing statutes such as the Heartbeat Protection Act. It would have also permitted abortion after viability (23 weeks to birth) for any reason a healthcare provider determined to be related to health.[ citation needed ]

Content

The ballot summary for the amendment stated the following: [3]

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 health-care provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.

The initiative would have added the following text to Article I of the Florida Constitution:

Except as provided in Article X, Section 22, 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 health-care provider.

Financial impact statement

The financial impact statement for the amendment stated the following:

The proposed amendment would result in significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year in Florida. The increase in abortions could be even greater if the amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent before minors undergo abortions and those ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions. There is also uncertainty about whether the amendment will require the state to subsidize abortions with public funds. Litigation to resolve those and other uncertainties will result in additional costs to the state government and state courts that will negatively impact the state budget. An increase in abortions may negatively affect the growth of state and local revenues over time. Because the fiscal impact of increased abortions on state and local revenues and costs cannot be estimated with precision, the total impact of the proposed amendment is indeterminate. [4]

The financial impact statement was strongly criticized by amendment supporters, such as Floridians Protecting Freedom, who accused it of being a misleading political statement. [5]

Ballot access

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a Republican, has opposed the ballot initiative since October 2023, when she asked the Florida Supreme Court to analyze the ballot initiative. [6] [7] In November 2023, Moody urged the Florida Supreme Court to block the ballot initiative, as she questioned the definition of "viability" and argued that the ballot initiative will "lay ticking time bombs that will enable abortion proponents later to argue that the amendment has a much broader meaning than voters would ever have thought". [8]

The Florida Supreme Court in April 2024 approved Florida Amendment 4 to be placed on the ballot for voting in November 2024, because it adequately satisfied the requirements set. [9] Despite Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody arguing that some of the language was deceptive, the Florida Supreme Court instead ruled that "it cannot be said that the ballot summary will mislead voters regarding the actual text of the proposed amendment." [10] The Florida Supreme Court further stated that "the broad sweep of this proposed amendment is obvious in the language of the summary. Denying this requires a flight from reality", while ruling that there is "no basis for concluding that the proposed amendment is facially invalid under the United States Constitution." [9] [11]

Attempted censorship of campaign advertising

On October 4, 2024, the Florida Department of Health's general counsel John Wilson sent cease and desist notices to multiple Florida television stations, threatening prosecution if they did not retract a campaign advertisement for Amendment 4. The department alleged the ad falsely implied that abortions to protect the life of the mother were not possible under current state law; [12] [13] while the Heartbeat Protection Act does contain exceptions for these scenarios, they are considered vague, and there have been reports of patients turned away by Florida hospitals due to uncertainties under the law. [14] [15] The letter asserted that the ad "threatens or impairs" the health of Florida residents by encouraging them to delay their abortion or pursue one out-of-state, therefore constituting a "sanitary nuisance" punishable as a criminal misdemeanor under state law. [16] [17] [18] One station—WINK-TV in Fort Myers—complied with the cease and desist order. [19]

The threat was criticized by Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF)—the organization who produced the ad—who stated that it was an "unconstitutional state action", and "a textbook example of government coercion that violates the First Amendment." [20] [12] FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel stated that "threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government's views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech." [12] [20] On October 12, it was reported that Wilson had quietly resigned. [13]

On October 16, FPF filed a lawsuit against the Florida government, alleging "unconstitutional coercion and viewpoint discrimination" in its threats against television stations. The suit argued that the Florida government "cannot use its coercive powers as the state to attempt to chill or suppress the speech of FPF or others who would speak in support of the amendment or facilitate that speech. Wilson and surgeon general Joseph Ladapo are named in the lawsuit. [14] The next day, a 12-day restraining order was granted against Ladapo by Judge Mark Walker, stating "to keep it simple for the State of Florida: it's the First Amendment, stupid." [21]

In an affidavit, Wilson revealed that he had been directed to send the letters by Ryan Dean Newman and Jed Doty—the general counsel and deputy general counsel of Governor Ron DeSantis. He stated that he was not involved in the writing of the letters, and that he had resigned from his position in condemnation of their actions. FPF subsequently dropped Wilson from the suit. [19]

Support and opposition

Yes
U.S. executive branch officials
Statewide officials
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
  • Lori Berman, state senator from the 31st district (2018–present) (Democrat) [32]
  • Lauren Book, Minority Leader of the Florida Senate (2021–present), and state senator from the 35th district (2020–present) (Democrat) [33]
  • Tracie Davis, state senator from the 5th district (2022–present) (Democrat) [34]
  • Shevrin Jones, state senator from the 34th district (2020–present) (Democrat) [35]
  • Tina Polsky, state senator from the 30th district (2020–present) (Democrat) [36]
  • Linda Stewart, state senator from the 13th district (2016–present) (Democrat) [37]
State Representatives
  • Robin Bartleman state representative from the 103rd district (2020–present) (Democrat) [38]
  • Lindsay Cross, state representative from the 60th district (2022–present) (Democrat) [39]
  • Dan Daley state representative from the 96th district (2019–present) (Democrat) [40]
  • Fentrice Driskell, Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives (2022–present) from the 67th district (2018–present) (Democrat) [41]
  • Anna Eskamani state representative from the 42nd district (2018–present) (Democrat) [42]
  • Ashley Gantt, state representative from the 109th district (2022–present) (Democrat) [43]
  • Rita Harris, state representative from the 44th district (2022–present) (Democrat) [44]
  • Dianne Hart state representative from the 61st district (2018–present) (Democrat) [45]
  • Christine Hunschofsky state representative from the 95th district (2020–present) (Democrat) [46]
  • Tom Keen state representative from the 35th district (2024–present) (Democrat) [47]
  • Angie Nixon state representative from the 13th district (2020–present) (Democrat) [48]
  • Susan Valdes state representative from the 64th district (2022–present) (Democrat) [49]
Labor unions
Organizations
No
U.S. executive branch officials
  • Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021) (Republican) [62]
Statewide officials
U.S. Senators
  • Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida (2011–present) (Republican) [65]
  • Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida (2019–present) (Republican) [66]
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
  • Danny Burgess, state senator from the 20th district (2020–present) (Republican) [69]
  • Jay Collins, state senator from the 14th district (2022–present) (Republican) [70]
State Representatives
  • Jenna Persons-Mulicka, state representative from the 78th district (2020–present) (Republican) [71]
  • Paul Renner, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2022–present) from the 19th district (2015–present) (Republican) [72]
Individuals
Organizations

Florida governor Ron DeSantis in April 2024 criticized Florida Amendment 4 as "radical" and "very, very extreme". [63] Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones supported the amendment, stating "Abortion IS healthcare, and every Floridian should be able to access the care they need without government interference." [35]

Former President Donald Trump, who is a Florida resident and the Republican presidential nominee for the 2024 presidential election, has stated that he will vote "No" on the amendment, after previously stating that he is "going to be voting that we need more than six weeks". [84]

Polling

A 60% supermajority vote is required for the amendment to be approved.

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [d] 		Margin
of error		For [e] AgainstUndecided
Stetson University [85] October 25 – November 1, 2024452 (LV)± 5.0%64%36%–
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research October 19–27, 2024913 (RV)± 3.2%58%32%11%
St. Pete Polls [A] October 23–25, 20241,227 (LV)± 2.8%54%38%8%
University of North Florida October 7–18, 2024853 (LV)± 3.49%60%32%8%
New York Times/Siena College September 29 – October 6, 2024622 (LV)± 4.8%46%38%16%
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy October 1–4, 2024625 (RV)± 4.0%61%33%6%
Public Policy Polling (D) [B] September 25–26, 2024808 (RV)± 3.5%58%31%11%
Victory Insights (R) September 22–25, 2024600 (LV)± 4.4%50%29%21%
NextGen Polling [C] September 6–9, 20241,745 (LV)± 2.0%57%27%16%
Public Policy Polling (D) [D] August 21–22, 2024837 (RV)± 3.4%61%25%14%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research August 10–11, 20241,055 (RV)± 3.0%56%21%23%
University of North Florida July 24–27, 2024774 (LV)± 4.6%69%23%8%
Fox News/Beacon Research/Shaw & Company Research June 1–4, 20241,075 (RV)± 3.0%69%27%4%
CBS News/YouGov May 10–16, 20241,576 (LV)± 3.1%60%20%19%
Cherry Communications (R) [E] April 28 – May 7, 2024609 (LV)± 4.0%61%29%10%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research April 15–17, 2024865 (A)± 3.3%49%19%32%
Emerson College April 9–10, 20241,000 (RV)± 3.0%42%25%32%
USA Today/Ipsos April 5–7, 2024890 (RV)± 4.1%57%36%6%
University of North Florida November 6–26, 2023716 (RV)± 4.37%62%29%9%

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Numbered as the 11th from 2007–2013
  2. ↑ Numbered as the 20th from 2005–2013, and the 23rd from 2013–2023
  3. ↑ Numbered as the 17th from 2011–2013
  4. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  5. ↑ 60% approval is required for a Florida constitutional amendment
Partisan clients
  1. ↑ Poll sponsored by Florida Politics
  2. ↑ Poll sponsored by the Clean and Prosperous America (PAC)
  3. ↑ Poll sponsored by Pro-Life PC & Life First PC
  4. ↑ Poll sponsored by Clean and Prosperous America PAC
  5. ↑ Poll sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce

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  46. ↑ @CHunschofsky (May 1, 2024). "Today the 6-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida because of a bill passed and signed into law by the Republican Legislature and Governor. This November, Florida's voters can undo this 6-week ban by voting YES on AMENDMENT 4 #YesOn4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  47. ↑ @KeenForFL (April 14, 2024). "An amazing day with @Men_4_Choice in Orlando. #YesOn4 to protect your right to choose" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  48. ↑ @AngieNixon (May 1, 2024). "Share these resources far and wide, it could change someone's life. Then, remember in November to vote "yes" on Amendment 4 so we can get these politicians like #RonDesantis out of our exam rooms! #yeson4 #abortionban #florida" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  49. ↑ @SusanLValdesFL (April 18, 2024). "Today I spoke against the 6 week abortion ban. This is extremist legislation that has politicians interfering in what should be a personal medical decision. Floridians can still fight back by voting #YesOn4 and voting for politicians that support your right to bodily autonomy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  50. ↑ "Statement from Roxey Nelson of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East On Florida Supreme Court Amendment 4 Reproductive Rights Ruling". 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  51. ↑ @ACLUFL (April 19, 2024). ""Scenes like this are what awaits those who are pregnant in Florida under the six-week abortion ban that starts in May. Vote YES on 4 this November to stop government interference in abortion" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  52. ↑ @Catholics4Choice (May 15, 2024). ""I grew up Catholic. Here's why I'm fighting against Florida's six-week abortion ban." #YesOn4 Read more in this powerful op-ed by CFC advocate Olga Granda ➡️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  53. ↑ @equalityfl (April 1, 2024). "BREAKING: The FL Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of adding abortion to the General Election ballot this November! This is a huge step forward in the fight to protect abortion rights in Florida. But the work isn't over! Join @yes4florida to help pass Amendment 4!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  54. ↑ Littlefield, Amy (February 19, 2024). "Will a Florida Ballot Measure to Protect Abortion Shake Up the State's Politics This November?". The Nation. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  55. ↑ @FlaDems (April 23, 2024). "President Biden said it best: Don't mess with the women of America. It's time to turn out and vote YES on Amendment 4 in November to protect reproductive rights once and for all" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  56. ↑ "We can Guarantee access to abortion in FL". Florida Women's Freedom Coalition. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  57. ↑ "FFRF Action Fund grants support for 11 pro-abortion state referenda". ffrfaction.org. September 24, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  58. ↑ @LWVFL (May 9, 2024). "Hundreds packed the Winter Park Events Center to hear what's changed and what's next when it comes to abortion access in Florida. A lot has changed in just the last week or so, with the state's six-week ban taking effect. Way to go @LWVOC! 🍊❤️ #YesOn4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  59. ↑ Bustos, Sergio (November 17, 2023). "Rep. Frederica Wilson pushes for proposed Florida abortion rights constitutional amendment". WLRN Public Radio and Television. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  60. ↑ @PPact (April 1, 2024). "Good news: Abortion is on the ballot in Florida this November, and Floridians will get to make the decision about their own reproductive rights and freedoms! 🙌🎊 Follow along @yes4florida to learn how to get involved" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  61. ↑ @reproforall (May 1, 2024). "If you live in Florida, get ready to vote YES on Amendment 4 to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, kick Rick Scott out of office (where he belongs!), and commit to being a #ReproFreedomVoter this November: https://act.reproductivefreedomforall.org/a/be-a-repro-freedom-voter?ms=twt_cul_elect_202405" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  62. ↑ "Gov. Trump Announces He's Voting Against Florida's Abortion Amendment 4, Calling It Too Extreme". Florida's Voice. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
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  65. ↑ Christopher Heath (16 April 2024). "Florida Abortion amendment gets a 'no' from Sen. Rubio". WFTV9. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  66. ↑ Stephany Matat (10 April 2024). "Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling". WFTV9. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  67. 1 2 3 4 Vecerina, Michelle (26 August 2024). "Several Florida GOP congressmen voice opposition to abortion Amendment 4". Florida's Voice. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  68. 1 2 Daugherty, Eric (28 August 2024). "Florida Reps. Byron Donalds, Neal Dunn the latest to vocally oppose abortion Amendment 4". Florida's Voice. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  69. ↑ @DannyBurgessFL (May 8, 2024). "I am asking Floridians to vote NO on Amendment 4. This deceptive amendment is actually so far-reaching that it should stop even the most pro-choice leaning voters in their tracks. This amendment would remove parental consent for minors, allow for late term abortions and permit any "healthcare" provider to perform this life-altering, irreversibly invasive act, even as late as in the 9th month of pregnancy. This measure is extreme and does not belong in our statutes, let alone our constitution. #NoOn4 #FlaPol" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  70. ↑ Bakich, Jackson (9 September 2024). "Pro-Life Collins Says 'There are No Moral Victories in Life,' Staunchly Opposes Amendment 4 Abortion Initiative". The Floridian. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  71. ↑ @jenna_persons (April 1, 2024). "The majority of Floridians do not believe in abortion on demand until the moment of birth. Please share the truth about this extreme amendment that only benefits the pockets of abortion providers and Vote No on Amendment 4!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  72. ↑ @Paul_Renner (April 1, 2024). "We are confident that when the people of Florida learn what this amendment does, they will vote NO on Amendment 4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  73. ↑ Bakich, Jackson (30 August 2024). "Former NFL Football Coach Comes Out Against Amendment 4, Calling Measure 'Deceptive'". The Floridian. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  74. ↑ @frfrankpavone (May 15, 2024). "Speaking this past Thursday to the West Orange Republican Women Federated luncheon was inspiring, as we discussed how to stop the pro-abortion Amendment 4 in Florida" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  75. ↑ @EvanPower (April 4, 2024). "Vote no on 4!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  76. ↑ Shapiro, Ben [@benshapiro] (2024-11-01). "If you're in Florida, vote NO on Amendments 3 and 4" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-11-02– via Twitter.
  77. ↑ @DemsForLifeFL (May 17, 2024). "According to the Guttmacher Institute, half of all abortions involve couples who admittedly made no effort to avoid pregnancy, and half of all abortion users are repeats. Amendment 4 would allow abortion to continue to be used essentially as birth control. Vote no on Amendment 4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  78. ↑ @FloridaGOP (May 6, 2024). "The Florida GOP Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing amendments 3 (recreational marijuana) & 4 (abortion up until birth) & supporting the balance of the Constitutional amendments that will appear on the 2024 ballot. View Press Release" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  79. ↑ @UnbornVoiceFL (April 16, 2024). "#FloridaVoiceForTheUnborn Executive Director @realAShirvell is in MIAMI today with @SFLAction President @KristanHawkins -- urging all Florida voters with a functioning conscience to Vote NO on Amendment 4 this fall! We must DEFEAT this EVIL #abortion-until-birth proposal! 💯 #FlaPol #Sayfie #Florida #VoteNOon4 #Stop_Abortion_Now" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  80. ↑ @LCActionorg (May 14, 2024). ""It's also important that we defeat (Amendment 4) to ensure Florida stays a pro-life sanctuary state and not a graveyard for the preborn." More on Florida's new Heartbeat Law and the threat of Amendment 4 from @JohnStemberger in @FLVoiceNews" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  81. ↑ @nrlc (April 23, 2024). "A day in the life of the abortion president. Joe visits Florida, Joe pushes the radical and dangerous abortion amendment, Joe eats Ice Cream, Joe Leaves Florida. Don't be like Joe; vote No on Amendment 4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  82. ↑ @StudentsforLife (April 19, 2024). "SPREAD THE WORD — Vote NO on Amendment 4 in Florida this November! This week, our team traveled across the state of Florida to educate voters on this dangerous late-term abortion amendment. We must do everything we can to save as many innocent lives as we can. In case you didn't know, this ballot referendum will: - Legalize abortion through all 9 months. - Endanger mothers and underaged girls. - Allow non-physicians to commit abortions. Not to mention, this would completely overwrite all pro-life protections we've fought hard for in the state. These barbaric laws don't belong anywhere in the U.S. Learn more at http://AbortionBallot.org" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  83. ↑ @sbaprolife (May 2, 2024). "'Amendment 4 would not just get rid of the Heartbeat Act, it would get rid of all of our pro-life laws.' SBA's @KatieGlenn_ joined @EWTNNewsNightly to explain why Big Abortion is trying to strip parental consent in Florida with this extremely vague amendment. #flpol" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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