AZ Gov Gets 15-Week “No Exceptions” Abortion Ban Bill

Axios reports:

The Arizona House on Thursday voted to approve a bill that would effectively ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, approved by Arizona’s Senate last month, resembles a Mississippi abortion ban under review by the Supreme Court, which could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Details: Arizona’s SB 1164 states that any health professional who performs an abortion after the 15th week of pregnancy could lose their medical license or face imprisonment. The bill does not contain exceptions for cases of rape or incest.

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NEW: Arizona passes a 15-week abortion ban in anticipation of this summer’s Supreme Court ruling, sending it to the desk of Republican Gov. Doug Ducey.

— Sarah McCammon? (@sarahmccammon) March 24, 2022

Arizona lawmakers passed a bill banning most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It comes ahead of a pivotal Supreme Court decision on abortion rights. https://t.co/m0RvUl0Zxi

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 24, 2022