The state issued a “provider alert” that also told doctors that failing to provide “life-saving treatment” to pregnant woman could constitute medical malpractice.

This November, voters will have the chance to keep the 6-week abortion ban enacted this year in Florida or expand it to 23-24 weeks.

Amendment 4 does generate special engagement on our part,” said the Archdiocese. “No one is surprised that abortion has long been recognized as a preeminent concern because it is a direct attack on human life.

State police are showing up at Florida voters’ homes to question them about signing a petition to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot in November, and a state health care agency has launched a website targeting the ballot initiative with politically charged language.

Florida health officials told physicians Thursday that abortion is permitted “at any stage in pregnancy” to save the life and health of the mother, and regulatory action will be taken against any providers who don’t offer that care.

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Amendment 4 will ask voters whether or not Florida should protect the right to an abortion. The summary you will see on the ballot reads: “No law shall prohibit, pen