Initially several possible ballot initiatives were introduced to amend the state constitution for the purpose of establishing a broad right to abortion, but the single version eventually settled on would establish a right to unregulated abortions, remove regulations on abortion that were currently in law, and after viability allow for broad exceptions for the life or health of the woman. On November 5, 2024, the voters of Missouri passed Amendment 3 with 52% approval.
Governor Michael Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, the Bishops of Missouri and many others pro-lifers highlighted the extreme nature of the initiative, asking people to pray and act! The passage of this amendment will likely bring many lawsuits, with abortion providers challenging a number of current state laws, including the state’s abortion ban that allows abortions only in cases of medical emergencies.
