After weeks of deliberation, the Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill repealing the near-total abortion ban dating back to 1864. The bill was passed with support from three Republicans, joining the 29 Democrats in the chamber. The repeal is expected to be signed into law by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and supported by abortion rights advocates nationwide. The passage of the repeal comes amidst ongoing efforts by Republicans to preserve the ban, but the draft strategy document indicates that they are considering alternative ballot measures to compete with the pro-abortion rights proposal.