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.