Missouri voters’ approval of a ballot amendment enshrines a right to abortion in the State Constitution, overturning one of the strictest bans in the nation.
This amendment establishes a fundamental right to reproductive freedom, giving individuals the authority to make decisions concerning all aspects of reproductive healthcare, including abortion.
Despite concerns about Missouri's conservative reputation, abortion rights groups gained unprecedented support, collecting more than double the needed signatures to place the measure on the ballot.
The amendment allows for restrictions on abortion post-fetal viability but protects rights leading up to that point, reflecting broader trends across numerous states.
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