Nurses in 6 States Can Vote on Abortion in the Coming Months

In 2023, voters will decide whether to add an amendment to the New York Constitution that adds language prohibiting discrimination based on reproductive healthcare autonomy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. A “yes” vote agrees to add the amendment; a “no” vote keeps the New York Constitution as is.

If passed, the New York Equal Protection Amendment will be a major step forward in codifying abortion rights. It also sets a precedent for ensuring equal rights for all people seeking healthcare.

Residents of Washington state will vote to ban and criminalize abortions after 15 weeks. A “yes” vote agrees to repeal existing Washington law, which allows people a right to choose or refuse abortion. A “no” vote ensures reproductive freedom.

If the measure is voted into law, healthcare providers in Washington may be criminally charged for performing an abortion after 15 weeks. There are exceptions for medical emergencies or severe fetal abnormalities.

Voters will decide whether to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to add language prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. A “yes” vote will enact the measure into law, and a “no” vote will allow for the continued use of taxpayer funds for abortion care.

The proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution will add language that denies the constitutional right to abortions or public funding for abortions.

The parental notification initiative would require parents to be notified if a minor receives an abortion in Nevada. The parental consent initiative would give parents full access to a minor’s medical records and consent to their healthcare decisions. The state of Nevada defines the age of majority as 18 years old.

The people of South Dakota will vote to make abortions legal with exceptions in 2024. If the measure is voted into law, people will be allowed to get an abortion after the first and second trimesters with regulations. The amendment will include language stating that an abortion must be medically necessary, as determined by a physician.