Florida Planned Parenthood hails decision, looks forward to voters reclaiming their reproductive freedom Tallahassee – The Florida Supreme Court ruled that Amendment 4 satisfies the requirements for placement on this year’s ballot, giving Florida voters a chance to reclaim their reproductive freedom from interfering politicians. Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, released the following statement:

“We’re thrilled the Court has let the voters decide the fate of abortion access in Florida by approving Amendment 4 for November’s ballot, putting Floridians one step closer on the path to reclaiming their bodily autonomy from political interference. This comes at the same time they have allowed a 6 week ban to go into effect, making this initiative more important than ever.”

“When politicians ban or restrict abortion, it does nothing to protect anyone’s health or safety. At Planned Parenthood, the doctors and nurses have seen firsthand the devastating impact abortion restrictions have had on patients in Florida and across the country. Lawmakers should focus on helping ensure greater access to care and healthier outcomes for patients, rather than interfering in Floridians’ personal medical decisions and attacking health care professionals.

“The extraordinary groundswell of grassroots support Amendment 4 has received is no surprise to us. Today’s decision paves the way for Florida voters to stop these ridiculous abortion bans once and for all.

“We now look forward to voters enshrining Amendment 4 in our state constitution this November, and returning these decisions back where they belong: in the hands of patients and those they trust, rather than meddling politicians.”