Measure on the ballot in the 2018 West Virginia 2018 General Election in West Virginia.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote amends West Virginia’s Constitution to say the state will not protect rights to abortion.
A “no” vote opposes any change to West Virginia's Constitution. The constitutional status of abortion remains the same.
According to Yes on 1, WV taxpayers have paid almost 10 million dollars for around 35,00 abortions. The amendment will allow the state to be neutral on abortion and give the state legislature control over the funding of abortion, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars annually. , in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
According to VoteYesOn1, women in West Virginia will still be able to have abortions under the federal constitution. Instead, judges would not be able to force the state government to use tax dollars pay for abortions or support abortion rights. , in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
According to WV Free, if Roe v. Wade is overturned federally, this amendment would criminalize anyone involved in an abortion, subjecting them to jail time. , in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
According to WV Free, there are no exceptions in the amendment to protect women, even in instances of rape, incest, or potential harm to the woman., in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
This measure would change the West Virginia Constitution to clarify that nothing in it secures or protects a right to abortion, or requires the state funding of abortion.
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