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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — StateAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Attorney General releases court-ordered rewrite of Amendment 3 ballot language

Attorney General James Uthmeier released new ballot language for Amendment 3 following a court ruling that the previous version was biased and misleading. The rewrite comes 10 days after Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ordered the state to revise the title and summary.

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Why It Matters

The language used on a ballot measure can influence voter perception and the outcome of an election, making the accuracy of the summary a central point of legal and political contention for Florida voters.

Key Facts

  • Attorney General James Uthmeier released a court-ordered rewrite of Amendment 3 ballot language on Thursday.
  • The rewrite was mandated by Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank.
  • The original ballot title and summary were ruled to be biased, misleading, and inaccurate.
  • The revision occurred 10 days after the court ruling.

Who's Mentioned

locationLeon County Circuit Court“The court where the ruling against the original language was issued”otherAmendment 3“The ballot measure subject to the language revision”personDavid Frank“Leon County Circuit Judge who ordered the rewrite”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General who released the rewritten ballot language”