Does Florida abortion law have no ‘real’ exceptions? Fact-checking pro-Amendment 4 ad

The article investigates the claims made in a pro-Amendment 4 advertisement regarding Florida's six-week abortion ban, which has been described as having “no real exceptions. ” While the law does allow for abortions when the pregnant woman’s life or health is at serious risk and for cases of rape or incest up to 15 weeks, critics argue that the requirements to access these exceptions are excessively burdensome. The campaign backing Amendment 4 seeks to replace the current restrictions with protections for abortion access until viability. Governor Ron DeSantis, who enacted the six-week ban, is leading efforts to defeat this amendment and has even initiated an investigation into the signatures collected for the ballot measure. The article outlines the strict protocols that must be followed to obtain an abortion in Florida, which includes two in-person doctor visits at least 24 hours apart.

Laura Goodhue from Planned Parenthood highlights the challenges patients face under the current law. As the debate heats up, the implications of these laws and proposed amendments are critical for voters in Florida. The ongoing discussion reflects broader national conversations about reproductive rights and access.