Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban from 1864

Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona United States of America
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation on May 2, 2024, to repeal the state's near-total abortion ban from 1864.
Hobbs and other Democratic leaders framed the repeal as a crucial step in a larger struggle for reproductive rights.
The debate over the bill was contentious, with Republicans criticizing Democratic leaders and potential fall ballot initiatives that could enshrine abortion rights into Arizona's constitution.
The repeal comes after years of efforts by reproductive rights advocates and Democrats to overturn the law that prohibited abortions at all stages of pregnancy except in cases where it was necessary to save a mother's life, threatening providers with prison sentences.
The signing ceremony took place one day after the bill passed the GOP-held Senate, where two Republicans joined forces with all 14 Democrats to advance the measure.
Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban from 1864

In a significant development, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation on May 2, 2024, to repeal the state's long-standing near-total abortion ban that dates back to 1864. The repeal comes after years of efforts by reproductive rights advocates and Democrats to overturn the law that prohibited abortions at all stages of pregnancy except in cases where it was necessary to save a mother's life, threatening providers with prison sentences.

The signing ceremony took place one day after the bill passed the GOP-held Senate, where two Republicans joined forces with all 14 Democrats to advance the measure. The debate over the bill was contentious, with Republicans criticizing Democratic leaders and potential fall ballot initiatives that could enshrine abortion rights into Arizona's constitution.

At the signing ceremony, Hobbs and other Democratic leaders framed the repeal as a crucial step in a larger struggle for reproductive rights.



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    • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Thursday to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban
    • Two Republicans joined with all 14 Democrats in the Senate to advance the measure
    • Abortion rights advocates have long tried to overturn the 1864 law that banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy, except to save a mother’s life and threatened providers with prison sentences
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    • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions in a historic moment for women lawmakers and reproductive rights advocates.
    • Abortion-ban advocates jeered state Republican Senator Shawnna Bolick during the ceremony, and she was scolded by her colleagues.
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    The article describes the repeal of a Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona and the emotional reactions of those involved. While there is no overt bias in the text, there are several instances where the author uses language that could be perceived as favorable to those advocating for reproductive rights. For example, they describe the moment as 'stirring' and 'historic,' and quote Democratic lawmakers using emotional and personal terms to explain their motivations for supporting repeal. Additionally, there is a clear emphasis on the challenges faced by women seeking abortion services in Arizona before the repeal, which could be seen as an attempt to elicit sympathy for their cause. However, it is important to note that these observations do not necessarily constitute bias and should be considered in the context of the article as a whole.
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      • Arizona governor Katie Hobbs signed a measure to repeal an 1864 near-total abortion ban on Thursday.
      • Planned Parenthood of Arizona filed a legal motion to ask the courts to hold off on enforcing the 1864 ban.
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      • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation to repeal the state’s 1864 abortion ban
      • The repeal won’t take effect until 90 days after the state Legislature adjourns for the year
      • Abortion-rights advocates are gathering signatures for a ballot measure that would constitutionally legalize abortion up to fetal viability, or roughly 24 weeks of pregnancy
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      • The Arizona state Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions
      • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban
      • Abortion rights advocates have long tried to overturn the 1864 law that banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy
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