Missouri Referendum Seeks to Overturn Abortion Rights | JQJO

Missouri lawmakers passed a referendum to repeal a recently approved abortion rights amendment, effectively reinstating a near-total abortion ban. The referendum, scheduled for the November 2026 ballot, would overturn a constitutional amendment passed just six months prior that protected abortion access. The move sparked protests from abortion rights supporters who argue it overturns the will of the voters. If passed, the referendum would allow for strict regulations on abortion care, including hospital admitting privileges for physicians. Anti-abortion groups celebrated the legislation, while pro-choice advocates vowed to continue fighting.