Arizona Senate Repeals 1864 Abortion Ban

The repeal, supported by two key Republican votes, now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs' signature to become law.

Arizona's Senate voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, which only allowed abortions to save the woman's life.
The bill received crucial support from two Republican senators, enabling it to pass with a narrow majority.
Governor Katie Hobbs has pledged to sign the repeal, which will reinstate a 15-week abortion limit as the state law.
The 1864 ban had been reinstated by the state Supreme Court last month, making nearly all abortions a felony.
Advocates and opponents of the repeal gathered at the Arizona Senate, highlighting the contentious nature of the debate.