Critics of the bill have highlighted that the amendment is "deceptive," noting that it could allow abortion to be provided "beyond those licensed to perform" the abortion, "potentially compromising the safety and well-being of women."
Florida's petition laws are strict so it's impossible. Every signature was verified before February 1 and reviewed at local supervisor of elections offices to ensure that petitions were signed by a voter, registered in Florida, with an accurate signature on file matching their petition signature.
In 2022, Florida began measuring gestational age from the last menstrual period rather from the estimated date of fertilization, as it did in previous years. Fertilization typically occurs approximately two weeks after the last menstrual period. Compared to 2022, in 2023, abortions in Florida were more often performed between seven and 14 weeks of gestation.
