By Dave Andrusko
California being California and California also having a militant pro-abortion Governor, it comes as no surprise that a bill passed out of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee that would allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions for their patients in California.
“The committee, meeting for this bill only, passed the legislation to the Assembly floor,” Alan Riquelmy reported for Courthouse News.
The bill–Senate Bill 233 — was written by state Senator Nancy Skinner, and was predictably hailed by members of the state’s Legislative Women’s Caucus.
Arizona’s been in full-pitched battle over an 1864 law that protected unborn babies in almost all cases and a 2022 law whose protection takes effect after the 15th week.
Last week, pro-abortion Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill that repealed the 1864 law which the state Supreme Court had just ruled was enforceable. “This ban needs to be repealed. I said it in 2022 when Roe was overturned and I’ve said it again and again as governor,” Hobbs said before signing the bill.
According to ABC News,
After being signed by Hobbs, the bill will then take effect 90 days after the legislative session ends, which must be by June 30. But the 1864 ban goes into effect June 27, meaning that without further court action, there will be a monthslong gap in which that restriction is in force before repeal kicks in.
Speaking with ABC News, Hobbs said she is asking the courts to consider the legislative intent from the repeal and ultimately delay the implementation of the 1864 ban
It is this possibility, plus a never ending quest for more abortions, that prompted Senate Bill 233.
According to Riquelmy
Arizona doctors would have to meet certain criteria, like having a medical license in good standing from their state. They also must have performed at least one abortion in Arizona within the past two years.
Additionally, Arizona doctors must provide their Arizona and temporary California addresses, as well as an affidavit stating they meet all requirements, to the Medical Board of California and Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
Skinner’s legislation
would ensure people could travel to California for the care they need. It also shows that the state is a leader in reproductive care.