Amendment 4 fails: Florida abortion amendment does not reach 60% threshold

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Amendment 4 failed in Florida after not meeting the 60% threshold to pass, according to the Associated Press.

Florida voters decided to keep the current abortion law which restricts abortion to the first six weeks of pregnancy.

Amendment 4 would have legalized abortion in Florida before the period of viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.

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The amendment would not have changed the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.

In Florida, the state constitution requires 'yes' votes from 60% of voters.

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