New York voters projected to pass measure that will protect abortion rights

Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project that New York voters will approve a measure to protect access to abortions through an equal rights amendment to the state constitution.

New York's Proposal 1 will amend the state constitution to guarantee equal rights no matter a person's "sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy."

The measure was initially removed from the state ballot in May of 2024 when a judge found lawmakers missed a procedural step when they put it there. In June, the state Supreme Court ruled that it should be reinstated .

Abortion is currently permitted in New York until fetal viability. The exact timing of viability depends on a number of factors, but a widely accepted timeframe is following 24-28 weeks of pregnancy.