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Gov. Newsom Signs SB 233 Allowing Arizona Doctors Temporary Licenses to Perform Abortions in California

May 23, 2024, 09:31 PM

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 233, a new law that allows Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California. This legislation was passed by the California State Senate and is designed to provide temporary, emergency licenses to Arizona abortion providers. The move comes in response to an Arizona Supreme Court decision that upheld a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law, which will not take effect until October or November. The law aims to ensure continued access to abortion services for Arizona residents and to support Arizona doctors affected by the restrictive legislation in their home state.