Newsom unveils proposal to expedite abortion access for Arizonans

The legislation, SB233 (co-written by Democratic state Sens. Nancy Skinner of Berkeley and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry of Winters) would allow licensed Arizona doctors in good standing to provide abortions and abortion-related care to Arizona patients traveling to California through Nov. 30. If passed by the Democratic-led Legislature, it would go into effect as soon as Newsom signs it. 

The Arizona abortion providers would be under the oversight of California’s Medical Board and Osteopathic Medical Board and would be required to provide registration information to those boards, according to the measure. Skinner said the measure includes provisions to ensure California will protect the privacy of any Arizona medical professionals who travel here for work. 

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