SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in the neighboring state.
It would apply only to doctors licensed in good standing in Arizona and their patients, and last only through the end of November. Arizona’s 1864 law banning all abortions except if the woman’s life is in jeopardy would take effect June 8, and Newsom said protecting access to abortions is “just about basic decency” and “respect for women and girls.”
“This Arizona law is the first border-state law that will directly impact the state of California,” the Democratic governor said. “Rather than just acknowledging that fate and future, we’re trying to get ahead of this law.”
Newsom joined the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and advocates to announce the proposal. Lawmakers called the Arizona law “draconian” and said California had an obligation to get involved. The bill would need to pass by a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature before reaching Newsom’s desk. After he signs it, it would go into effect immediately.
China's forex reserves down in January
Orchestra celebrates the nation's musical youth
Dance festival celebrates ethnic unity
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated
Xi Focus: China's Leadership Holds Symposium for Soliciting Advice on Economic Work
Xi Focus: Xi Stresses Expediting Building Shanghai into Modern Socialist Int'l Metropolis
Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
Special performance for artists with Plum Performance Award and Peony Award was held
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs