14th Amendment With Abortion In Nevada
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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.
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 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.
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.
