COLE COUNTY, Mo. – A judge has approved ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that could reinstate abortion bans in most cases across the state.
On Tuesday, Cole County judge Daniel Green determined a summary statement and revised fair ballot language were “fair and sufficient” for a proposal expected to appear on November 2026 ballots as “Amendment 3.”
The approved summary statement reads:
“Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
- Prohibit sex-change procedures for children?
- Guarantee women’s medical care for emergencies, ectopic pregnancies, and miscarriages;
- Ensure women’s safety during abortions;
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)


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