Arizona Abortion Rights Ballot Measure

SOURCE www.npr.org
Arizona voters will decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion to the state constitution after a coalition supporting the ballot measure gathered over 577,000 signatures. The proposed amendment would allow abortions until around 24 weeks with exceptions for the mother's life or health, aiming to protect abortion rights from political interference.

Key Points

  • Coalition supporting the ballot measure gathered over 577,000 signatures, far above the required number
  • Arizona law currently bans abortions after 15 weeks, with restrictions and requirements in place
  • The proposed amendment aims to ensure access to abortion care free from political interference

Pros

  • Arizona voters will have the opportunity to decide on adding the right to an abortion to the state constitution
  • The proposed amendment would allow abortions until around 24 weeks with exceptions for the mother's life or health
  • A constitutional amendment would protect abortion rights from potential erasure by a court decision or legislative vote

Cons

  • Opponents believe the measure goes too far and could lead to unlimited and unregulated abortions in Arizona