Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3, Enshrining Abortion Rights and Overturning Ban

Nov 6, 2024, 11:18 AM

Missouri voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution that enshrines abortion rights and overturns a near-total ban on the procedure. This measure, known as Amendment 3, allows abortion until fetal viability, with exceptions if the pregnant person's life or health is at risk. The approval marks a significant victory for abortion rights advocates, who secured wins in seven states, while losing in three. In contrast, voters in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota rejected similar constitutional amendments, maintaining their restrictive abortion bans.