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Question 1
Right to Reproductive Freedom
Maryland·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Passed
Summary
Amended the Maryland Constitution to establish an explicit right to reproductive freedom, including contraception, fertility treatment, and abortion. Maryland already protected abortion access by statute, but this measure provides constitutional protection. It passed with about 74% of the vote.
Results
Yes73.8%
No26.2%
Arguments
For
Constitutional protection is more durable than a statute and ensures reproductive healthcare rights cannot be stripped by a future legislative session.
Against
Opponents argued the amendment's broad language goes beyond simply protecting access and could be interpreted to require government funding for abortion services.