The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 that has been on the books in the state. The bill, which passed with the support of all 29 House Democrats and three Republicans, will now go to the state Senate for consideration.
The ban was upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court earlier this month, sparking protests and rallies in support of abortion rights. Arizona Democratic Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano criticized the Republicans’ stance on abortion, saying, “MAGA Republicans have spent the last week lying about their stance on abortion because they know that when abortion is on the ballot, Democrats win, every time.”
The repeal of the abortion ban is a significant step towards protecting reproductive rights in Arizona. If the bill is passed by the Senate and signed into law, it would allow abortions to be performed up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. The repeal would also bring Arizona in line with the majority of states that have legalized abortion.
The passage of the bill is a victory for abortion rights advocates, who have been fighting to overturn the ban since it was upheld by the Supreme Court. It is also a sign that public opinion on abortion is shifting, with a majority of Americans now supporting the right to choose.
The repeal of the abortion ban is a positive step for Arizona and for the country as a whole. It is a victory for women’s rights and for the right to choose.
