Arizona House Passes Bill to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces a narrow Republican majority. Governor Katie Hobbs has pledged to sign the repeal if it passes.

The Arizona House of Representatives has approved a bill to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which bans abortions from the moment of conception except to save the mother’s life.
Three Republican lawmakers broke ranks to vote with Democrats, reflecting a significant shift in the state's political landscape on this issue.
The repeal effort has intensified following a recent Arizona Supreme Court decision that temporarily reinstated the old ban.
If the Senate approves the repeal, it would replace the 1864 law with a 2022 statute that allows abortions up to 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Governor Katie Hobbs, a strong advocate for abortion rights, has urged quick legislative action to avoid potential electoral repercussions for her party.