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Proposition 139
Right to Abortion
Arizona·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Passed
Summary
Amended the Arizona Constitution to establish a fundamental right to abortion until fetal viability, with exceptions to protect the life or health of the mother. The measure repealed a near-total abortion ban dating to 1864 that had been revived by a court ruling. It passed with approximately 62% of the vote.
Results
Yes61.6%
No38.4%
Arguments
For
Enshrines reproductive freedom directly in the state constitution, giving Arizonans a protected right that cannot be removed by the legislature.
Against
Opponents argued the measure goes beyond Roe v. Wade standards and limits the legislature's ability to regulate abortion at any stage.