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Right to Abortion
Montana·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Passed
Summary
Amended the Montana Constitution to explicitly protect the right to abortion until fetal viability, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother. Montana courts had previously interpreted a privacy right to include abortion; this measure made that right explicit in the constitution. It passed with about 58% of the vote.
Results
Yes57.6%
No42.4%
Arguments
For
Explicitly protects reproductive rights in the constitution rather than relying on judicial interpretation of a general privacy provision that could be overturned.
Against
Opponents argued existing court protections were sufficient and that the measure's language was overly broad in defining permissible post-viability exceptions.