Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to repeal a ban on nearly all abortions

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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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