Abortion is on the ballot in Missouri again. Here's what to know about Amendment 3
Summary
Missouri voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to repeal the 2024 constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom. The proposed Amendment 3 would prohibit most abortions, allow exceptions under specified conditions, and permit lawmakers to regulate abortion care.Key Facts
- Missouri voters approved a 2024 constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom, including abortion through fetal viability, typically 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy.
- The 2026 ballot measure is also called Amendment 3.
- The proposed amendment would prohibit abortion except in medical emergencies and cases involving fetal anomalies, rape, or incest.
- For abortions involving rape or incest, the proposal sets a limit of 12 weeks' gestation.
- If approved, the amendment would allow state lawmakers to regulate abortion and access to care, including through facility licensing requirements.
- The proposal would also prohibit gender-affirming procedures, cross-sex hormones, and puberty-blocking drugs for minors.
- Missouri already bars gender-affirming surgeries and medical treatments for minors under state law, according to the article.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
