Abortion rights advocates score wins in four states while Florida rejects amendment

Voters in Missouri approved a measure to reverse one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S., marking a significant win for abortion rights advocates. This victory contrasts with defeats in Florida and South Dakota, where similar amendments failed. In addition to Missouri, abortion rights measures passed in Colorado and Maryland, while New York approved a law banning discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes. Nebraska saw mixed results, with a measure allowing more restrictions adopted, but another to guarantee abortion rights pending. Florida's defeat of the amendment is notable as it is the first state where abortion opponents succeeded since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This outcome solidifies existing bans in Florida and South Dakota, while Missouri's change could lead to legal challenges against current restrictions.