Amendment 3 places language in the Missouri Constitution legalizing abortion up to fetal viability, which is usually around 24 weeks. Now that the amendment passed, abortion rights proponents plan to file lawsuits to strike down the state’s near-total ban.

Missourians voted to reverse the state’s strict abortion ban in the Nov. 5 election. Here’s when Amendment 3 will take effect.

Missouri voters have approved Missouri Amendment 3, overturning the state's abortion ban, the Associated Press projects.

The proposed constitutional amendment would legalize abortion up to fetal viability — generally considered 24 weeks.

Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November 2024, which would overturn the state's current abortion ban and establish fundamental rights for individuals to make and carry out their own reproductive healthcare decisions.

This amendment would permit licensed sports wagering, including online betting, for individuals aged 21 and over. Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre,

The amendment calls for a 10% sales tax on all collected gambling revenue to be directed toward funding education and the compulsive gambling fund.

Sports gambling is coming to the Show-Me State. Missouri voters passed Amendment 2 on Tuesday with 50.1% of the vote, according to unofficial election results.