Arizona voters approve amendment to guarantee abortion access up to 24 weeks

Arizona voters have approved a constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion access, allowing abortions up to about 24 weeks of pregnancy. This change is expected to end the state's current 15-week abortion ban. The amendment includes exceptions for abortions after viability to protect the health of the pregnant person. While supporters argue it addresses complications in later pregnancies, opponents claim existing laws already provide sufficient access. The new amendment may lead to legal challenges against other abortion regulations in Arizona, such as waiting periods and restrictions on medication. Legal experts anticipate a period of uncertainty as courts interpret the implications of the amendment.