A push to add abortion rights to Delaware’s state constitution has hit a major roadblock. The state legislature wrapped up its session and went into recess without ever bringing the proposed amendment to a vote, leaving supporters empty-handed for now.
The setback does not permanently kill the effort, but it does mean those backing the measure will have to wait until the next legislative session before they can try again.
Adding anything to Delaware’s constitution is no simple task. Any proposed amendment must be approved by a super-majority of the legislature — and that has to happen in two consecutive general election cycles. Because lawmakers adjourned without acting on this measure, the process is back at square one.
