14th Amendment Agreement With Abortion In Nevada
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Though not constitutionally guaranteed, abortion is already largely protected under Nevada law. In 1990, voters legalized abortions under state law until the 24th week of pregnancy or later if a physician believes it will preserve the pregnant person's life or health.
Abortion in the 7th Week of Pregnancy An abortion at 7 weeks of the pregnancy qualifies as an early abortion, and the pregnancy is terminated with the help of medicines, or what is known as medical abortion. An abortion performed at this stage is considered safe if performed by an experienced medical practitioner.
For example, if you live in California, surgical abortions are an option from 5 to 24 weeks of your pregnancy.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Nevada include the following: Abortion is banned at 24 weeks (since fertilization) and later. State Medicaid funds cover abortion. Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals.
What this means: The amendment may be proposed in either the Senate or Assembly. The Amendment must be passed, by majority vote, in both legislative houses (Senate and Assembly). If such majority vote in both houses is secured, the amendment is then put before the next duly elected legislature for consideration.
Right now, Nevada law allows abortions up until 24 weeks. But having it amended into the state Constitution would make it harder to overturn. This plays into the ongoing discussions around the country on abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 and how state and federal laws impact one another.
Abortion will remain legal in Nevada. In 1990, Nevada voters passed a referendum safeguarding the state's law legalizing abortion, and, in 2024 voters approved an amendment to the Nevada Constitution to protect abortion rights, which requires a second vote in 2026 to be effective.
Though not constitutionally guaranteed, abortion is already largely protected under Nevada law. In 1990, voters legalized abortions under state law until the 24th week of pregnancy or later if a physician believes it will preserve the pregnant person's life or health.
In 2019, Nevada reaffirmed its commitment to reproductive freedom by passing Senate Bill 179, the Trust Nevada Women Act, which decriminalized medicated abortions and removed antiquated informed consent laws and other barriers to accessing reproductive health care across this State.
