The bill HB2677/SB1734 proposes the repeal of Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3603, which currently imposes a criminal penalty of two to five years imprisonment for individuals who procure a miscarriage through any means when it is not necessary to save the woman's life. This law has its roots in the 1864 Howell Code and has been subject to various legal challenges, particularly following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade and its subsequent overturning in 2022.

By repealing this statute, the bill effectively removes the criminalization of abortion in circumstances where the mother's life is not at risk, aligning Arizona law with the current legal landscape following the changes in federal abortion rights. The bill is set to take effect on the general effective date, and there is no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3603
House Engrossed Version: 13-3603
Chaptered Version: 13-3603