Arizona Governor Signs Bill Repealing 1864 Abortion Ban

The repeal will not take effect immediately, pending the end of the legislative session and judicial reviews.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill repealing a Civil War-era abortion ban, but enforcement delays remain due to legislative and judicial timelines.
The 1864 law, which banned all abortions except to save a patient's life, was repealed after a narrow vote, with some Republicans crossing party lines.
Current state law allows abortions up to 15 weeks, which will be the rule until the repeal takes effect.
Legal challenges and further legislative actions are expected as the state navigates the transition.
Advocates are pushing for a constitutional amendment to secure broader abortion rights in Arizona.