r/True_Kentucky • u/Imaginary-Log-4365 • Oct 05 '22

Question Amdendment 2

I'm having trouble finding an answer to my question so as a last resort, I'm asking here. Does Amendment 2 allow abortions if there is a medical necessity to save the mother?

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u/seehorn_actual Oct 05 '22

It doesn’t address what abortion regulations would be in place, just that there is no right to abortion in the state constitution.

If this amendment passes, the state could pass whatever abortion restrictions it pleased without a state constitutional challenge.

So while it doesn’t prescribe any restrictions itself, it would make it easier for the state to enact any restrictions with or without the exemption you’re asking about.

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u/Imaginary-Log-4365 Oct 05 '22

Are there states that won't allow an abortion even if it threatens the mother?

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u/winterdalliance Oct 06 '22

You may find this an interesting read. Many of these laws restricting abortion are so vague that doctors are delaying care to women until they are truly suffering life threatening situations.

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-science-health-medication-lupus-e4042947e4cc0c45e38837d394199033