Montana Politics: CI-128 Passed by Montanans, Guaranteeing Right to Reproductive Decisions

Montana voters have passed Constitutional Initiative No. 128, giving individuals the right to make decisions about their own pregnancies, including the right to have an abortion without government interference. The Associated Press has confirmed the results, showing that the majority of voters support CI-128. This initiative will prevent the government from denying or burdening an individual’s right to access abortion services. According to the official language outlined in the Montana Voter Information Pamphlet by the Secretary of State website, CI-128 would amend the Montana Constitution to explicitly provide a right to make and carry out decisions about pregnancy, including the right to abortion. It would prohibit the government from restricting access to abortion before fetal viability or when a healthcare professional deems it necessary to protect the pregnant patient’s life or health. Additionally, CI-128 prevents the government from penalizing patients, healthcare providers, or individuals who assist in the process of making voluntary decisions about pregnancy. This outcome reflects a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates in Montana and signals a shift towards more inclusive and supportive legislation regarding pregnancy decisions.

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