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Florida Constitution Revision Commission

PUB 700569: The Right of Privacy by Barbara Welsh

ARTICLE I: DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Section 23. Right of privacy.

SECTION 23.

Right of privacy does not include the right to have an abortion.

Every natural person has the right to be let alone and free from governmental intrusion into the person's private life except as otherwise provided herein. However, the right of privacy does not include a right to have an abortion. This section shall not be construed to limit the public's right of access to public records and meetings as provided by law.