Arizona Senate moves toward repeal of 1864 abortion law, leaving state with 15-week ban

The Arizona Senate was poised to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, with a final vote expected to send a measure to the Democratic governor that would end weeks of turmoil and keep in place a 15-week abortion enacted in 2022. In an occasionally testy session, two Republicans joined Democrats in backing the repeal measure.

The 15-week ban, which Arizona is set to return to, does not include exceptions for rape or incest. It does allow for abortions, even after 15 weeks, if a doctor determines there is a medical emergency. The repeal will not go into effect until 90 days after the Legislature concludes its session — which may be weeks away. The 1864 law could still go into effect in June, and remain active until the legislative session concludes and the 90-day period is completed.

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