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Arizona governor calls for state to stop collecting and reporting abortion data


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 13:01 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced she is looking to repeal a state law requiring an annual report with detailed information on every abortion performed in the state. A 2010 Arizona law requires the state's Department of Health Services to create an annual report on abortion statistics,

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued an executive order directing the state to cease collecting and reporting detailed abortion data, arguing that such practices infringe on the privacy of individuals seeking abortion care. The order specifically prohibits the state from sharing this data with out-of-state entities, aiming to protect both patients and providers from potential legal repercussions in states with stricter abortion laws. This move comes in response to concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive health information, especially following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has led to increased scrutiny and legal challenges regarding abortion across the U.S. Governor Hobbs' decision reflects a broader push towards safeguarding reproductive rights and privacy in Arizona.

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