States Approve Constitutional Abortion Rights Amendments

Voters in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado have made significant strides in protecting abortion rights through state constitutional amendments. In Nevada, Question 6 passed, enabling a future amendment to enshrine abortion rights, requiring two majority votes for any potential changes. Arizona's Proposition 139 was approved decisively, allowing abortions until fetal viability and nullifying a previous 15-week ban. Colorado also approved a measure that prevents future restrictions on abortion access and allows state funding for the procedure, repealing an earlier prohibition on public funding. These outcomes reflect a growing trend among states to bolster reproductive rights in light of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which returned authority to individual states. Overall, these ballot measures illustrate a broader national movement to secure and expand abortion access amidst ongoing political debates.