Voters in 10 states decide on abortion rights in 2024 election
In the 2024 election, voters in 10 states decided on abortion access. Seven states, including Arizona, Colorado, New York, and Missouri, passed measures to protect or expand abortion rights, reversing previous restrictions. Arizona's Proposition 139 will allow abortions beyond 15 weeks. Colorado enshrined abortion rights in its constitution, while New York's amendment ensures no discrimination based on reproductive health. Missouri's measure ended a near-total ban, allowing abortions until fetal viability. Montana also protected abortion access, affirming a 1999 ruling. Nevada took initial steps to codify existing laws, but Florida, South Dakota, and Nebraska voted against protecting abortion rights, marking a setback for reproductive access in those states.