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Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs a bill to repeal 1864 law that bans most abortions in the state

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (Credit: AFP)

Arizona's Democratic Governor, Katie Hobbs, signed on Thursday a bill to repeal the 1864 law that banned practically all abortions in the state.

The signature took place just a day after the state Senate approved the repeal, but the measure may not go into effect until 90 days after the end of the legislative session in June or July. According to The Associated Press, advocates hope courts can expedite this process.

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