In a significant ruling on Monday, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the state's current 15-week abortion ban, thereby paving the way for the implementation of a stricter six-week ban approved by lawmakers last year. The law is set to take effect within 30 days, making Florida one of the most restrictive states in the country regarding abortion access.

However, in a separate decision, the court approved the language of a proposed state constitutional amendment known as Amendment 4. This amendment aims to protect the right to an abortion in Florida and will appear on the ballot in November. To be approved, the amendment must receive at least 60% support from voters, potentially overturning both abortion bans.

The court's ruling sets the stage for a heated debate over reproductive rights in Florida, which has emerged as a crucial swing state in recent elections. The initiative's presence on the ballot could also impact voter turnout during the anticipated close rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

The coalition behind Amendment 4, Floridians Protecting Freedom, successfully collected nearly a million signatures from registered voters, qualifying the amendment for review by the Florida Supreme Court. Justices had to ensure that the amendment's language was clear and unambiguous, free from any potential confusion for voters. They also considered whether the content of the amendment dealt with a single subject, a requirement for it to appear on the ballot.

The proposed amendment's wording stipulates that "No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion."

In addition to the decision surrounding abortion, the Florida Supreme Court also gave approval for a fall ballot measure concerning recreational marijuana. Amendment 3, if passed, would permit the use of recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older and allow possession of up to three ounces. Florida legalized medical marijuana through a constitutional amendment in 2016.

With both reproductive rights and marijuana regulation on the ballot this November, Florida is poised for a contentious election season as voters weigh in on these pressing issues.

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