The Status of Abortion-related State Ballot Initiatives Since Dobbs By kffmichaelp July 5, 2026 0 min Kaiser Family Foundation (Kff) Share Summary Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Poll Top Institutions Clinical Scorecard: Current Landscape of State Ballot Measures on Abortion Following the Dobbs Ruling At a Glance CategoryDetail ConditionAbortion-related State Ballot Initiatives Key MechanismsVoter-driven measures to affirm or restrict abortion rights through citizen initiatives or legislative referrals. Target PopulationVoters in states with abortion-related ballot measures. Care SettingState electoral processes. Key Highlights 17 states have voted on abortion-related ballot measures since the Dobbs decision.In 2024, measures to protect abortion rights succeeded in 7 states.Nebraska passed a measure prohibiting abortions after the first trimester.California, Michigan, Ohio, and Vermont voters passed measures to protect abortion rights in 2022 and 2023.Measures to curtail abortion rights failed in Kentucky, Kansas, and Montana. Guideline-Based Recommendations Diagnosis Management Monitoring & Follow-up Risks Patient & Prescribing Data Clinical Best Practices Related Resources & Content
