For now, Floridas six-week abortion ban will remain in effect.
There is currently a total ban on abortion in effect in the state.
In the seven other states where abortion was on the ballot, though, voters extended protections for care.
People hold up signs during a pro-abortion-rights rally on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling to overturn ‘Roe v. Wade’ in West Palm Beach, Florida.MARCO BELLO/AFP/Getty Images
After viability, the law would protect abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant person.
The amendment would also prohibit laws seeking to punish anyone assisting another person obtaining an abortion.
It would also allow public insurance plans to offer coverage for abortions.
Minors are also required to secure their parents permission before obtaining an abortion.
The vote was 60.9 percent in favor when The Associated Press called it.
Minors are required to both notify their parents and obtain their permission before terminating a pregnancy.
Thats because ballot measures require 60 percent support to pass in Florida and also thanks to Gov.
Minors are required to notify a parent or guardian before an abortion.
The result far exceeded the 50 percent majority needed to pass.
Abortion is banned at all stages of pregnancy, with no exceptions.
It won 54 percent to 46 percent when The Associated Press called the race.
Result:Voters approvedAmendment 128, with more than 57 percent voting in favor of protections.
What is the law now?Abortion is currently banned in Nevada after 24 weeks.
Result:A commanding majority of voters backed Question 6.
The measure passed with more than63 percent support.
(The law already protects against discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion.)
There is a single exception: if an abortion is necessary to save the life of a pregnant person.
Result:Amendment Gwas defeated, with almost 60 percent of voters casting ballots against the proposal.
