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Arizona Dems Get Three Republicans to Join Them, Repeal Abortion Ban

What: The third time was the charm for Arizona state House Democrats, who got three Republicans to join them in repealing the 1864 total abortion ban that was set to go into effect in the coming weeks.

Why it matters: The bill will head to the state senate and get a vote next week, where the repeal is expected to pass. The governor will quickly sign it, but due to a quirk in Arizona state law that delays repeals until three months after the legislative session ends, the ban may still take hold for a few weeks or months.

Source: NBC

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