Arizona and Kentucky are moving forward on 15-week abortion bans before a Supreme Court decision in June could decide the fate of the procedure in the United States.
The Arizona legislation only includes exemptions for medical emergencies when continuing with the pregnancy would"create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" for the mother."In Arizona, we know there is immeasurable value in every life -- including preborn life," Ducey, a Republican, wrote in a letter announcing the signing of the bill."I believe it is each state's responsibility to protect them."Arizona Gov.
Under the legislation, women cannot be prosecuted for having an abortion, but doctors who perform abortions after 15 weeks would face felony charges and could see their medical licenses suspended or revoked. Abortion advocates say this will prevent many women, particularly low-income, from accessing abortion if they have to go to a clinic to receive it.
Meg Stern, director of the abortion support fund for Kentucky Health Justice Network, an advocacy group, said this could lead to complaints filed by people who have personal vendettas against abortion providers.
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