Six months after Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, Republican lawmakers have passed a new referendum aimed at repealing it. The measure, approved by the GOP-led Senate on Wednesday in a 21–11 vote, would ban most abortions except in cases of rape, incest, medical emergencies, or severe fetal anomalies.
The new proposal would go to voters in November 2026—or sooner, if Gov. Mike Kehoe calls a special election. The ballot language emphasizes “women’s safety” and parental consent, but critics say it intentionally omits reference to the repeal of Amendment 3.
Democrats erupted in protest during the vote, accusing Republicans of overturning the will of the people. “Our rights are under attack,” said Sen. Brian Williams. Republicans say voters deserve a “second chance” to weigh in, this time with added exceptions.
The Senate also passed a repeal of paid sick leave and cost-of-living minimum wage increases—both enacted by voters—which will become law once signed by Kehoe.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion-rights groups pledged a strong opposition campaign.
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