15-week abortion ban now state law says court ruling

TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Today, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that the 15-week abortion ban will take precedence instead of the 1864 near-total abortion ban.

The Court of Appeals ruled on December 30 that "a licensed physician who performs an elective abortion in conformity with more recent statutes in Title 36 is nevertheless subject to prosecution...Because Title 36 permits physicians to perform elective abortions under certain circumstances, the answer is no."

Meaning physicians cannot be prosecuted under the 1864 near-total abortion ban.

You can read the full ruling below:

Here is what Governor-elect Katie Hobbs has to say about the ruling:

In November, Arizonans made clear they believe in women’s fundamental rights. Starting in January, I will do everything in my power as governor to ensure women can exercise their constitutional rights and keep fighting to restore reproductive freedom in our state. pic.twitter.com/CYVs86xrzQ

— Gov-Elect Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) December 31, 2022