Arizona repeals 1864 abortion law; Florida 6-week ban becomes law

 By Diana Chandler - Posted at Baptist Press:

PHOENIX, Ariz. (BP) – The Arizona Legislature repealed May 1 an 1864 abortion ban that would have protected life from conception, but the law could still take effect temporarily during a 90-day waiting period for the repeal to become law.

Arizona’s vote came the same day Florida’s six-week abortion ban became law. The ban, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April 2023, is only now taking effect because of a court challenge. The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way April 1 for its enforcement.

Despite the developments, ballot measures in Arizona and Florida to enshrine abortion rights into the respective state constitutions are expected in November, two of at least 10 states where such ballot measures are being considered.

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