Three Republicans on Wednesday joined Democrats in the Arizona House to vote to repeal the state’s controversial 1864 ban on nearly all abortions, which was revived by a court ruling earlier this month and which only includes exceptions to save the life of the pregnant woman.
The final vote was 32-28.
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The repeal bill, pushed by Democrats, next heads to the state Senate where it could be taken up next week.
Abortion rights supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.
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Two Republican senators have already said they will support the repeal effort, signaling it should pass that chamber and then head to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk to be signed into law.
The repeal of the ban would then take effect 90 days after the end of the legislative session.
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