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Initiative 434
Abortion Regulation Limit
Nebraska·2024·Initiative·Passed
Summary
Enshrined Nebraska's existing 12-week abortion ban into the state constitution, making it harder for a future legislature to loosen restrictions. It passed with about 53% of the vote in a notable split decision on the same ballot as Initiative 439, which sought to protect abortion rights.
Results
Yes52.9%
No47.1%
Arguments
For
Codifies the legislature's decision to restrict abortion after 12 weeks into the constitution, protecting it from being reversed by a simple legislative majority.
Against
Critics said constitutionalizing a 12-week ban eliminates the legislature's flexibility to respond to medical evidence and individual patient circumstances.