Gov. Cuomo proposed a state constitutional amendment Monday to protect a women’s right to an abortion in New York.

Cuomo announced the measure as President Trump is about to fill vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.

During an address to Family Planning Advocates in Albany, Cuomo said New York will protect abortion rights in case the Supreme Court overturns its own 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling that legalized abortion.

“We’re going to protect Roe v. Wade. We’re going to pass a constitutional amendment to write Roe v. Wade into the New York State Constitution. We’re going to protect a women’s right to choose,” Cuomo said to rousing applause.

“Let’s put it out on the ballot and let the people decide. New Yorkers want to protect a women’s right to choose.”

The proposed abortion rights amendment must pass the state Legislature in two consecutive years, then be approved by the voters in a statewide referendum to get enshrined in the New York constitution.

Before he spoke, Cuomo was introduced and greeted by Cecille Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.

The divided Supreme Court has one vacancy following the death of conservative Antonin Scalia last year. Trump will select the ninth member, who would be the potential tie-breaking vote on abortion and other issues.