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Only two states--Florida and Montana--will take up questions about abortion this November, although the issue remains a controversial question for candidates everywhere.
Voters in Florida and Montana will decide on election day whether to weaken reproductive rights in those states, and -- in Florida -- pave the way for even stronger restrictions in the future.
Montana's referendum would require parental consent for abortion for anyone younger than 16, while a constitutional amendment in Florida will determine if public funds can be spent on abortion or health coverage that includes abortion -- and could pave the way for future parental consent efforts.
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"This proposed amendment provides that public funds may not be expended for any abortion or for health-benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. This prohibition does not apply to an expenditure required by federal law, a case in which a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, or a case of rape or incest. This proposed amendment provides that the State Constitution may not be interpreted to create broader rights to an abortion than those contained in the United States Constitution. With respect to abortion, this proposed amendment overrules court decisions which conclude that the right of privacy under Article I, Section 23 of the State Constitution is broader in scope than that of the United States Constitution."
Florida's Amendment 6 would prohibit public funds for abortion or for health coverage that includes coverage of abortion. It would amend the state constitution to prevent state courts from interpreting the Florida Constitution's right to privacy to provide any rights to choice that are broader than provided under the federal Constitution, and which forbids the use of any state funds for abortion except as required by federal law (i.e., in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother).
The Florida state constitution includes a right to privacy that in 1989 led to a court ruling blocking a law requiring parental consent for abortions, but narrowing the definition of privacy could help possible future efforts to restrict abortion rights, such as parental consent.
No on 6
Yes on 6
Public Polling on Florida Amendment 6
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Suffolk Univ/WSVN-TV | 44% | 40% | 5% |
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"LR-120 prohibits a physician from performing an abortion on a minor under 16 years of age unless a physician notifies a parent or legal guardian of the minor at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Notice is not required if: (1) there is a medical emergency; (2) it is waived by a youth court in a sealed proceeding; or (3) it is waived by the parent or guardian. A person who performs an abortion in violation of the act, or who coerces a minor to have an abortion, is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability."
Montana's Referendum 120 seeks to change the existing law to require anyone younger than 16 to notify at least one parent at least 48 hours before the procedure, if she plans to have an abortion, and would make it a crime for a physician to perform an abortion on anyone under 16 without parental notification except in a medical emergency or when a youth court, parent or guardian waives the requirement.
No on 120
Yes on 120
Public Polling on Montana Amendment 120
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Montana State University | 70.3% | 21.5% | 8.2% |
9/17-9/19 | Mason Dixon Polling & Research | 65% | 28% | 7% |
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Only two states--Florida and Montana--will take up questions about abortion this November, although the issue remains a controversial question for candidates everywhere.
Voters in Florida and Montana will decide on election day whether to weaken reproductive rights in those states, and -- in Florida -- pave the way for even stronger restrictions in the future.
Montana's referendum would require parental consent for abortion for anyone younger than 16, while a constitutional amendment in Florida will determine if public funds can be spent on abortion or health coverage that includes abortion -- and could pave the way for future parental consent efforts.
* * *
"This proposed amendment provides that public funds may not be expended for any abortion or for health-benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. This prohibition does not apply to an expenditure required by federal law, a case in which a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, or a case of rape or incest. This proposed amendment provides that the State Constitution may not be interpreted to create broader rights to an abortion than those contained in the United States Constitution. With respect to abortion, this proposed amendment overrules court decisions which conclude that the right of privacy under Article I, Section 23 of the State Constitution is broader in scope than that of the United States Constitution."
Florida's Amendment 6 would prohibit public funds for abortion or for health coverage that includes coverage of abortion. It would amend the state constitution to prevent state courts from interpreting the Florida Constitution's right to privacy to provide any rights to choice that are broader than provided under the federal Constitution, and which forbids the use of any state funds for abortion except as required by federal law (i.e., in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother).
The Florida state constitution includes a right to privacy that in 1989 led to a court ruling blocking a law requiring parental consent for abortions, but narrowing the definition of privacy could help possible future efforts to restrict abortion rights, such as parental consent.
No on 6
Yes on 6
Public Polling on Florida Amendment 6
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Suffolk Univ/WSVN-TV | 44% | 40% | 5% |
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"LR-120 prohibits a physician from performing an abortion on a minor under 16 years of age unless a physician notifies a parent or legal guardian of the minor at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Notice is not required if: (1) there is a medical emergency; (2) it is waived by a youth court in a sealed proceeding; or (3) it is waived by the parent or guardian. A person who performs an abortion in violation of the act, or who coerces a minor to have an abortion, is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability."
Montana's Referendum 120 seeks to change the existing law to require anyone younger than 16 to notify at least one parent at least 48 hours before the procedure, if she plans to have an abortion, and would make it a crime for a physician to perform an abortion on anyone under 16 without parental notification except in a medical emergency or when a youth court, parent or guardian waives the requirement.
No on 120
Yes on 120
Public Polling on Montana Amendment 120
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Montana State University | 70.3% | 21.5% | 8.2% |
9/17-9/19 | Mason Dixon Polling & Research | 65% | 28% | 7% |
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Only two states--Florida and Montana--will take up questions about abortion this November, although the issue remains a controversial question for candidates everywhere.
Voters in Florida and Montana will decide on election day whether to weaken reproductive rights in those states, and -- in Florida -- pave the way for even stronger restrictions in the future.
Montana's referendum would require parental consent for abortion for anyone younger than 16, while a constitutional amendment in Florida will determine if public funds can be spent on abortion or health coverage that includes abortion -- and could pave the way for future parental consent efforts.
* * *
"This proposed amendment provides that public funds may not be expended for any abortion or for health-benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. This prohibition does not apply to an expenditure required by federal law, a case in which a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, or a case of rape or incest. This proposed amendment provides that the State Constitution may not be interpreted to create broader rights to an abortion than those contained in the United States Constitution. With respect to abortion, this proposed amendment overrules court decisions which conclude that the right of privacy under Article I, Section 23 of the State Constitution is broader in scope than that of the United States Constitution."
Florida's Amendment 6 would prohibit public funds for abortion or for health coverage that includes coverage of abortion. It would amend the state constitution to prevent state courts from interpreting the Florida Constitution's right to privacy to provide any rights to choice that are broader than provided under the federal Constitution, and which forbids the use of any state funds for abortion except as required by federal law (i.e., in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother).
The Florida state constitution includes a right to privacy that in 1989 led to a court ruling blocking a law requiring parental consent for abortions, but narrowing the definition of privacy could help possible future efforts to restrict abortion rights, such as parental consent.
No on 6
Yes on 6
Public Polling on Florida Amendment 6
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Suffolk Univ/WSVN-TV | 44% | 40% | 5% |
* * *
"LR-120 prohibits a physician from performing an abortion on a minor under 16 years of age unless a physician notifies a parent or legal guardian of the minor at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Notice is not required if: (1) there is a medical emergency; (2) it is waived by a youth court in a sealed proceeding; or (3) it is waived by the parent or guardian. A person who performs an abortion in violation of the act, or who coerces a minor to have an abortion, is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability."
Montana's Referendum 120 seeks to change the existing law to require anyone younger than 16 to notify at least one parent at least 48 hours before the procedure, if she plans to have an abortion, and would make it a crime for a physician to perform an abortion on anyone under 16 without parental notification except in a medical emergency or when a youth court, parent or guardian waives the requirement.
No on 120
Yes on 120
Public Polling on Montana Amendment 120
DATE | POLLSTER | YES | NO | UNDECIDED |
9/27-9/30 | Montana State University | 70.3% | 21.5% | 8.2% |
9/17-9/19 | Mason Dixon Polling & Research | 65% | 28% | 7% |
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