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3 staten verwerpen pro-abortus stemmingen terwijl 7 andere staten abortus uitbreiden

Catholic News Agency | 
6 november 2024

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On November 5, several states voted on various measures concerning abortion, marking significant outcomes in the ongoing debate around abortion rights in the United States.

Key Outcomes from the Votes:

  1. Arizona:

– Voters approved Proposition 139, codifying abortion as a “fundamental right” in the state constitution. This measure allows abortion until approximately 24 weeks and after viability if deemed necessary by healthcare professionals. It overturns existing laws that restrict most abortions after 15 weeks.

  1. Colorado:

– Colorado voters solidified existing permissive abortion laws by approving Amendment 79, which enshrines abortion rights throughout all nine months of pregnancy in the state constitution. This protects against any future efforts to restrict abortion access.

  1. Florida:

– In a notable loss for the pro-abortion lobby, Florida voters rejected Amendment 4, which would have enshrined a right to abortion before viability and allowed for later abortions under certain circumstances. It failed to meet the required 60% threshold for passage despite significant financial backing.

  1. Maryland:

– Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (Question 1), which cements the right to abortion in the state constitution, effectively preventing the enactment of pro-life laws.

  1. Missouri:

– Voters narrowly approved Amendment 3, which adds a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom” to the Missouri constitution. This changes the landscape significantly, threatening existing pro-life laws by prohibiting regulations on abortion and removing civil and criminal recourse against abortion providers.

  1. Montana:

– Montana’s Ballot Issue No. 14 was approved, establishing a constitutional right to make decisions about pregnancy, including abortion. It affirms an existing court ruling that recognizes a right to privacy for pre-viability abortions.

  1. Nebraska:

– Voters approved the “Protect Women and Children” amendment (Initiative 434), which restricts abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, marking a victory for pro-life advocates in contrast to a competing pro-abortion measure that was rejected.

  1. Nevada:

– Voters passed Question 6, which aims to codify existing abortion laws into the state constitution, allowing abortions up to about 24 weeks. However, this measure must be approved again in 2026 to fully take effect.

  1. New York:

– New York approved an “equal rights” amendment that, while not explicitly mentioning abortion, aims to protect “reproductive health care and autonomy,” effectively ensuring the state’s strong abortion rights remain protected.

  1. South Dakota:

– Voters in South Dakota rejected Amendment G, which sought to establish a constitutional right to abortion, thus maintaining the state’s existing abortion restrictions.

Summary:

These results represent a mixed landscape for abortion rights across the United States, with some states reinforcing existing abortion protections and others enacting significant restrictions. While states like Arizona, Colorado, and Maryland moved to protect and expand abortion access, others like Florida and South Dakota upheld pro-life measures, reflecting the polarized nature of the issue in American politics today

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