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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution designed to protect the state’s current access to abortion along with protections against various forms discrimination, according to a call by The Associated Press.

The measure is titled, “The Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment.” It was placed on the ballot by the Democratic-controlled Legislature as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade two years ago.

Although the amendment does not include the word “abortion,” it holds that no one can face discrimination due to “sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy.”

It expands on protections already in the constitution against discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and religion.