Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. Photo: Rebecca Noble/Getty Images
Leviticus 24:17 “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death.
Important Takeaways:
- The ban, which dates to early territorial days in 1864, forbids doctors from providing abortions except when necessary to save the life of the mother.
- The repeal will allow a 2022 law permitting abortions through 15 weeks of pregnancy to take effect.
- The Arizona House voted to repeal the ban last week, and the Senate followed suit on Wednesday, paving the way for Hobbs’ signature.
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