Montana Organizers Submit Signatures to Add Abortion Rights Measure to the Ballot

Organizers in Montana have submitted signatures to add an abortion rights measure to the ballot in November. The measure, which seeks to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution, is facing opposition from anti-abortion groups. The measure would amend the state constitution to state that "the right of an individual to make decisions related to their own reproductive health, including but not limited to the right to use or refuse contraception and the right to terminate a pregnancy, shall be recognized and protected." Supporters of the measure say that it is necessary to protect abortion rights in Montana, which have been under threat since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Opponents of the measure say that it would allow for abortions at any stage of pregnancy, which they believe is morally wrong. The measure will now be reviewed by state officials to ensure that enough valid signatures were collected to qualify for the ballot.

Summary

"The future of abortion rights in Montana now rests in the hands of voters. If the measure is approved by the state, it would make Montana one of the few states with a constitutional right to abortion. However, if the measure is rejected, it could lead to further restrictions on abortion in the state."

Updated at: 06.23.2024