An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Florida state constitution is gaining steam, and will likely be included on the 2024 general election ballot if current trends hold steady.
The proposed amendment has broad support across the state, with internal polling from the organization managing the signature campaign saying that. But some abortion advocates have pointed out that there are still issues with the proposal — namely, that its ambiguous language will likely result in challenges from right-wing groups, and that its wording is not inclusive of all people who can get pregnant.
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