California Law Permits Arizona Doctors to Provide Abortions Amid Legal Uncertainty

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill allowing temporary licensing for Arizona abortion providers to operate in California through November 2024.

The legislation responds to Arizona's Supreme Court ruling reinstating a near-total abortion ban from 1864.
Arizona doctors can now apply for expedited licensing to offer services in California during the legal limbo period.
The law aims to ensure continued access to reproductive care for Arizona residents despite restrictive state laws.
California has positioned itself as a safe haven for reproductive rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The temporary measure will expire on November 30, 2024, coinciding with the anticipated repeal of the Arizona ban.