The resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution, specifically to Article II, Section 8.1, which addresses the fundamental right to abortion. If approved by voters and proclaimed by the Governor, the amendment would establish that every woman has a fundamental right to abortion under circumstances that do not threaten her health or safety. It prohibits the state from enacting laws that deny, restrict, or interfere with this right before fetal viability, unless justified by a legitimate state interest. Additionally, it protects the right to abortion after fetal viability if deemed necessary by a healthcare professional to protect the woman's life.
The resolution also defines key terms related to the amendment, such as "fetal viability" and "legitimate state interest," which includes respect for prenatal life, protection of maternal health, and prevention of discrimination based on race, sex, or disability. The Secretary of State is tasked with submitting this proposition to voters at the next general election, ensuring that the public has a say in this significant constitutional change regarding reproductive rights in Arizona.