Wade was overturned in June 2022. Despite the legislation's passing, Republican lawmakers are looking to repeal the amendment by making abortion illegal, except in cases of medical emergencies, rape and incest.

Fast forward to 2024, a constitutional amendment to legalize abortion up to around 24 weeks in Missouri was added to the November ballot. That amendment, Amendment 3, would end up

The decision was remarkable, signifying a retaliatory response from the Republican-controlled General Assembly after nearly 52% of voters overturned the state’s abortion ban.