Overview

• 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.