2018 Alabama Amendment 2

Alabama Amendment 2
November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06)
(a) This state acknowledges, declares, and affirms that it is the public policy of this state to recognize and support the sanctity of unborn life and the rights of unborn children, including the right to life.

(b) This state further acknowledges, declares, and affirms that it is the public policy of this state to ensure the protection of the rights of the unborn child in all manners and measures lawful and appropriate.

(c) Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 916,061 59.01%
No 636,438 40.99%
Valid votes 1,552,499 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 1,552,499 100.00%
Yes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
No:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

The State Abortion Policy Amendment, also known as Amendment 2, was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that appeared on the ballot in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 6, 2018. The measure amended the Constitution of Alabama to remove any and all protections for both abortion access and funding and codified protections for unborn children. It was approved by 59% of voters.

The amendment itself did not prohibit abortion in Alabama due to federal protections via Roe v. Wade. Following the passage of Amendment 2, in May 2019, a near-total abortion ban was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. The abortion ban was blocked by a federal judge in October 2019, though it would go into effect again on June 24, 2022, following the Dobbs decision by the United States Supreme Court.

Endorsements

Yes
Statewide officials
State senators
State representatives
Individuals
Organizations
No
State senators
State representatives
  • Juandalynn Givan, state representative from the 60th district (2010–present) (Democratic)
  • Mary Moore, state representative from the 56th district (2002–present) (Democratic)
Local officials
Newspapers and other media
Organizations

References

  1. ↑ Crain, Abbey (November 6, 2018). "Alabama passes anti-abortion amendment". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  2. ↑ Elliott, Debbie; Wamsley, Laurel (May 14, 2019). "Alabama Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law". NPR. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Rojas, Rick; Blinder, Alan (October 29, 2019). "Alabama Abortion Ban Is Temporarily Blocked by a Federal Judge". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2025. A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a near-total ban on abortions from taking effect next month in Alabama, ensuring the procedure remains legal and available in the state while the case winds its way through the courts.
  4. ↑ Sonnenberg, Rhonda (July 11, 2025). "Three years after Alabama's abortion ban, many must make tiring trips for care". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Lyman, Brian (October 25, 2018). "Amendment 2: How far would Alabama's proposed anti-abortion amendment go?". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Cason, Mike (October 15, 2018). "Ivey, Maddox at odds on Alabama anti-abortion amendment". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ "AG Marshall urges support for pro life Amendment 2". Yellowhammer News. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Moseley, Brandon (September 20, 2018). "Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama plans a statewide campaign to pass constitutional amendment". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 Cason, Mike (April 20, 2017). "Alabama Senate passes anti-abortion constitutional amendment". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ Chandler, Kim (March 16, 2017). "Alabama looks to become 'right to life' state". Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ Crain, Abbey (October 23, 2018). "Alabama amendment would prepare state for Roe v. Wade reversal". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 Collins, Alan (October 15, 2018). "Amendment 2: Rights of the unborn v. right to choose". WBRC 6. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ "ALABAMA AMENDMENTS GUIDE" (PDF). Alabama Republican Party. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ Cason, Mike (September 27, 2018). "Anti-abortion group: Walt Maddox doesn't understand Amendment 2". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Editorial: The choice for Alabama attorney general". The Anniston Star. October 23, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  16. ↑ "2018 Voter Guide: Ballot Initiatives". ACLU of Alabama. August 6, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ "FMF Launches Campaign to Oppose Alabama "Personhood" Amendment". Feminist Majority Foundation. October 11, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ Cason, Mike (October 9, 2018). "Planned Parenthood funds campaign to oppose Amendment 2". al.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.

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