Wade was overturned in June 2022. Despite the legislation's passing, Republican lawmakers are looking to repeal the amendment by making abortion illegal, except in cases of medical emergencies, rape and incest.

Voters could soon decide to reinstate Missouri's near-total abortion ban following state legislature's passage of constitutional amendment Wednesday.

The decision was remarkable, signifying a retaliatory response from the Republican-controlled General Assembly after nearly 52% of voters overturned the state’s abortion ban.