Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to keep abortions in Arizona legal and block against future restrictions are working to collect signatures to get the measure on the ballot next year.
Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A coalition of organizations is launching a bid to put the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution.
Backers have until July 3 to gather the legally required nearly 384,000 valid signatures. But given the normal rate of disqualifications plus anticipated legal challenges, a more realistic goal is more than 500,000.It would guarantee that women can terminate a pregnancy without state restrictions to the point of viability of the fetus. That is generally considered between 22 and 24 weeks of pregnancy.
There also is language in the measure, however, permitting doctors to terminate pregnancies beyond that point to protect the life or health of the mother. Liggett said, though, the term"health" is not defined. The measure drew immediate support from Gov. Katie Hobbs who campaigned for governor last year on a promise to protect abortion rights.
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