Overview

• 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.