The state’s law banning abortions after 15 weeks was officially overturned this month. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona is now looking to challenge some of the state’s remaining restrictions.
Spokesperson Erika Mach says there are many that her organization believes go against the state’s newly enshrined abortion right.
“This includes the 24-hour waiting period, reporting restrictions, telehealth ban, etc., all unnecessary restrictions that just don't allow people to gain full access to abortion care," Mach said.
While Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona is working to remove restrictions, Republican lawmakers are looking to add more with several proposed bills. Mach called the bills dangerous and written by lawmakers with no medical background.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been modified to correct the name of the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona organization.
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A new lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union contends that the state can’t stop “advanced practice clinicians” — like nurse practitioners — from performing abortions in Arizona. -
An Arizona judge has struck down a series of state laws restricting abortion, concluding they all run afoul of a constitutional amendment approved in 2024 by voters. -
One measure would make the death of a fetus during a felony first-degree murder. The others would include fetuses in child support laws and impose reporting requirements for witnesses of illegal abortion procedures. -
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says abortion access will again be a focus of her campaign as she vies for reelection in the fall. -
Parties made closing arguments Monday in a court case challenging Arizona's mandatory 24-hour wait to get an abortion, along with several other abortion regulations.
