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Abortion: Six US states expand rights as Florida ballot fails

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The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.

Abortion: Six US states expand rights as Florida ballot fails

Summary

Voters in six U.S. states approved measures to protect or expand abortion rights, while a similar measure failed in Florida, where it fell short of the 60% support needed.

In Arizona, voters backed extending abortion access up to 24 weeks from the current 15-week limit.

Missouri voters appeared set to overturn a near-total abortion ban.

Maryland, Colorado, and Nevada approved amendments enshrining abortion rights in their constitutions.

The results reflect ongoing state-level efforts to address abortion access following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

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