Arizona introduces new PAC files for abortion rights amendment vote.

A⁤ New⁢ Campaign to‍ Protect Abortion ​Rights in Arizona

A new ⁢abortion advocacy group, Arizona for Abortion Access, has launched ⁤an exciting ​campaign ​to add an amendment to the Arizona Constitution ⁤that will⁢ protect abortion‌ rights. This initiative aims to expand the current ‍legal‍ limit of abortion up to 15 weeks gestation in the state.

The Power of Advocacy

Arizona ​for Abortion Access is a political action committee formed ​by several pro-abortion rights advocacy groups, including the ⁣American Civil Liberties Union‍ of Arizona, Planned Parenthood​ Advocates of Arizona, and NARAL Arizona.⁤ Together, they are determined to ‌make a difference.

Chris Love, a ‍board⁢ member of PPAA and the ⁣lead organizer of Arizona for Abortion Access, expressed their commitment to the⁢ cause. Love stated that⁢ the group will start collecting signatures for their amendment as early‍ as mid-September.

A Race Against ‌Time

The proposed language of the amendment will be reviewed by state legislators within⁤ the next 30​ days. Arizona for Abortion‍ Access has until July 3, 2024, to ⁢gather the necessary 383,923⁤ valid registered voter signatures. ​Only then can they secure a spot on the ballot for next year.

Challenging Abortion Limitations Across ‌the Nation

This campaign is not alone⁢ in its fight for abortion rights.⁢ In states with strict abortion‍ limitations, several ⁣ballot measures have been introduced to challenge these restrictions.

Missouri, ​for example, is ‌facing a constitutional amendment‍ that could overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban.⁢ The people of Missouri will ⁤have the opportunity to vote on this amendment in November⁢ 2024.

Meanwhile, Ohioans are ⁣currently voting to determine whether their state constitution‌ can be amended with a ⁤simple majority​ vote. This special election was⁣ triggered by a proposed ACLU-backed⁣ amendment that aims to enshrine abortion rights into the⁤ state‍ constitution, effectively invalidating‍ the existing six-week abortion ban.

“Ohio is an important test case,” said Stephen Billy of SBA Pro-Life America. He​ believes that abortion advocates are seeking alternative routes to protect abortion‌ rights in states with strict limitations. “They can’t ​succeed through ⁤the legislative process,” Billy added.

Standing Strong for ​Abortion Access

Despite the 15-week limitation, ⁤Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has​ been a staunch supporter of abortion‍ rights. She⁤ has taken steps to increase‌ access to abortion in Arizona and has signed an executive order centralizing authority for prosecuting abortionists who violate⁣ the law under ⁢the governor’s office.

“I will not allow extreme ⁣and out-of-touch politicians to hinder the fundamental rights of​ Arizonans,” declared Governor Hobbs.

In ⁤addition ⁤to her efforts,​ Hobbs has also expanded access ⁢to contraception coverage in the state, specifically in response to ⁢abortion restrictions.

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