Arizona Governor Pushes to End Mandatory Abortion Data Reporting

Gov. Katie Hobbs argues that the reporting law infringes on privacy, but repeal faces challenges in a Republican-controlled legislature.

Gov. Katie Hobbs calls for repealing Arizona's 2010 law requiring detailed annual abortion reporting, citing privacy concerns and government overreach.
The law mandates the collection of demographic and procedural data but excludes personally identifiable information like names and addresses.
Hobbs argues the reports create a government registry of pregnancies and surveil personal medical decisions, a stance supported by abortion rights advocates.
Opponents, including conservative groups, claim the data is essential for crafting policies to better support women's health and reduce abortions.
While legislative repeal is unlikely due to Republican control, legal challenges may arise as Arizona voters recently enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.