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Question 6 - Right to Reproductive Freedom

Ballot Measure

PASSED

Result

LIBERAL

BALLOT LANGUAGE

Nevada Reproductive Rights Amendment states that a new section, designated Section 25, be added to Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution to read as follows: Sec. 1. All individuals shall have a fundamental right to abortion performed or administered by a qualified health care practitioner until fetal viability, or when needed to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient, without interference from the state or its political subdivisions. The right established by this section shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest that is achieved by the least restrictive means.

WHAT IT MEANS

Yes

A "Yes" vote means that you desire to amend the Nevada Constitution such that:

Abortion is legal until fetal viability and after viability to protect the life or health of the mother. "Health of the mother" is an ambiguous term and would allow abortion at any point in pregnancy for essentially any reason.
Any "qualified heath care practitioner" can determine if abortion is necessary after fetal viability. "Qualified health care practitioner" is not defined and could include a doctor, nurse, dentist, chiropractor, physical therapist, paramedic, etc.

A "No" vote will keep the current law regulating abortion in Nevada, which states that:

Abortion is allowed within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy when performed by a licensed physician and after 24 weeks to preserve the life or health of the pregnant individual.
Parental consent must be obtained in the case of a minor seeking abortion, unless the minor obtains a court order allowing the abortion.

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST

Yes

“When the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion as we knew it, they gave the green light to state lawmakers to pass and enforce total abortion bans. We know that anti-abortion politicians aren’t stopping at overturning Roe v. Wade. State legislatures with anti-abortion majorities are continuing to pass and implement cruel abortion bans despite the fact that abortion rights are supported by the broad majority of Americans. With increased federal attacks and an uncertain legal abortion landscape, we’re taking this to the voters to make sure that abortion rights are enshrined in the most permanent way possible – the state constitution.” - Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom

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“After the Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion rights last summer, anti-abortion state legislatures, judges and activists have been working overtime to enact cruel abortion bans and other restrictions on sexual and reproductive health care. With this constitutional amendment we are saying enough is enough. Nevadans don’t want anti-abortion elected officials and judges making our health care decisions for us, so we’re taking the issue to the voters to make sure that our abortion rights and reproductive freedoms are protected in the state constitution no matter what for generations to come.” - Lindsey Harmon, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada

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“Nevadans support reproductive freedom — we proved that in the 1970s, again in the 1990s, and then again in 2019 when we passed landmark protections for abortion access. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, we must dream even bigger and fill in the gaps in abortion access so we can meet the needs of Nevadans and those coming here seeking care. NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada and our 48,000 members will be rolling up our sleeves to make sure that our most fundamental freedoms are protected in the state constitution, no matter what.” - Caroline Roberson, Southwest Regional Director, Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

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[The] amendment is vague. Take a look for yourself. “All individuals” means regardless of age or gender. This eliminates parental involvement. How will judges interpret a biological male’s right to abortion? “Qualified healthcare practitioner” REPLACES “licensed physician.” “Fetal viability” is defined by the “healthcare practitioner.” There is no date or objective standard. Current law is 6 months, but that limitation is removed. “Without interference from the state or its political subdivisions” closes the door on health and safety regulations. Even nail salons must meet state health and safety standards. - Nevada Amendment Truth

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“Nevada law allows abortion up to 24 weeks or 6 months - for any reason or no reason, but it must be done by a licensed doctor. This proposed amendment, if passed, would likely eliminate most, if not all, regulation of abortion turning Nevada into the wild, wild west of abortion tourism destinations. The petition circulated by Planned Parenthood will: Allow abortion up until birth, even dismemberment abortions after a baby can feel pain. Eliminate safety and health requirements that currently protect women. Eliminate humane protections for an infant born alive in an abortion. Parental involvement in their underage daughter’s abortion will never be enforced.” - Decline 2 Sign NV

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“Abortion is already legal up until 24 weeks or 6 months in the state of Nevada. This amendment would legalize abortion up until moments before birth. The amendment would allow for any minor girl to receive an abortion without any parental notification. The amendment would nullify many health and safety protections for women such as requiring a licensed doctor. The amendment does not protect taxpayers from being forced to pay for even the most extreme abortions." - Nevada Right to Life Facebook post from March 15, 2024

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“Planned Parenthood is blocking our efforts. They have filed with the Secretary of State to change Nevada’s Constitution to protect Abortion as a fundamental right for ALL INDIVIDUALS regardless of age. This is a direct assault on parental rights and the safety of Nevada’s girls.” - Protect Our Girls NV

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