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[KARAH RUCKER]
ARIZONA STATE LAWMAKERS VOTED WEDNESDAY TO REPEAL A LAW FROM 1864 THAT ALMOST COMPLETELY BANS ABORTION, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS FOR CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST.
THIS COMES AFTER THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT RECENTLY SUPPORTED THE CIVIL WAR-ERA STATUTE OVER A MORE RECENT 15-WEEK ABORTION LIMIT.
THE STATE HOUSE APPROVED THE REPEAL WITH A 32 TO 28 VOTE — WITH 3 REPUBLICANS SIDING WITH HOUSE DEMOCRATS.
THE LEGISLATION NOW MOVES TO THE STATE SENATE WHERE IT COULD BE TAKEN UP NEXT WEEK.
IF PASSED BY THE SENATE — GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS SAYS SHE WILL SIGN IT INTO LAW.