Governor Katie Hobbs Calls for Repeal of Arizona’s Abortion Reporting Law
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Governor Katie Hobbs Calls for Repeal of Arizona’s Abortion Reporting Law

Hobbs Criticizes Annual Report as Invasive Government Surveillance, Pledges to Protect Privacy Rights

PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs issued a strong statement on Wednesday, calling for the repeal of Arizona’s abortion reporting law, which has required annual reporting on abortions since its passage in 2010.

In response to the release of the state’s annual abortion report, Hobbs described the law as an unacceptable intrusion into personal medical decision-making.

Governor Hobbs’ Statement

“This report is an attack on our freedom, is unacceptable, and must be brought to an end,” Hobbs said. “The government has no place in surveilling Arizonans’ medical decision-making or tracking their health history.”

Hobbs emphasized the deeply personal nature of decisions about starting a family, criticizing the law for creating what she called a “government registry of pregnancies” that she said infringes on the right to privacy.

“In Arizona, we trust women and doctors, and I will continue to fight to make sure our laws reflect that fact,” Hobbs added.

Background on the Reporting Law

The 2010 law mandates the state to collect and publish data about abortions performed in Arizona. Supporters of the law argue it ensures transparency and accountability, while critics, including Hobbs, view it as an unnecessary and invasive measure that violates privacy rights.

The governor’s call for repeal reflects her administration’s broader commitment to protecting reproductive rights and reducing government interference in personal medical decisions.

Hobbs’ statement comes amid ongoing debates about reproductive health laws across the United States, as states navigate shifting legal and societal landscapes.