Bill > SJR7A

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Nevada Constitution that establishes a fundamental right to reproductive freedom for individuals. The resolution defines reproductive freedom broadly, encompassing decisions related to pregnancy, including prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, vasectomy, tubal ligation, abortion, miscarriage management, and infertility care. The amendment stipulates that this right cannot be denied or burdened unless there is a compelling state interest, which is defined narrowly as protecting an individual's health consistent with accepted clinical standards. The resolution provides specific protections, including prohibiting the state from penalizing individuals for pregnancy outcomes (including miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion), preventing prosecution of healthcare providers acting within their professional scope when providing reproductive care, and protecting individuals or entities who assist someone exercising their reproductive rights. Notably, the resolution allows state regulation of abortion after fetal viability, but explicitly prevents absolute abortion prohibitions when a healthcare provider determines the procedure is medically necessary to protect the physical or mental health of the pregnant individual. The amendment also emphasizes that these provisions do not narrow rights to equality or equal protection.