Vermont Poised to Become First State to Guarantee Right to Abortion in its Constitution
February 16, 2022 | Vermont
With support from its Republican governor, Vermont is on a course to become the first state in the nation to guarantee a right to abortion and contraception in its constitution.
The Vermont House voted 107-41 for Proposition 5, a proposed amendment that would guarantee sexual and reproductive freedoms to Vermonters once it is placed on the ballot and voters give their support in November.
Gov. Phil Scott (R-VT) has indicated he supports the measure and will give the required public notice before the amendment appears on the ballot, the Washington Post reported.
Currently, the amendment is expected to garner the approval of Vermonters. According to the Pew Research Center, 70 percent of adults in the state say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. (Excerpt from the Virginia Star)
