PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on a bill that would require doctors who perform abortions to try to revive fetuses showing any signs of life. (all times local):
3:50 p.m.
The Arizona Legislature has passed legislation that would oblige doctors who perform abortions to try to revive fetuses that show any signs of life and to have the needed equipment on hand.
The votes came after an anti-abortion group released a video from October 2014 showing an activist secretly recording an Arizona doctor who performs abortions discussing born alive cases.
Advocates of Senate Bill 1367 say it is necessary to ensure that babies born alive are given life-saving care. Opponents say it’s an unnecessary state intervention between a doctor and a patient.
Both the House and the Senate voted on the measure Wednesday, sending it to Gov. Doug Ducey. Just one Democrat voted for the bill.
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2:20 p.m.
The Arizona House has approved legislation that would require doctors who perform abortions to try to revive fetuses showing any signs of life and have equipment on hand to do so.
The vote comes amid the Center for Medical Progress’ release of a video from October 2014 showing an anti-abortion activist secretly recording an Arizona doctor discussing born alive cases.
Advocates of Senate Bill 1367 say it is necessary to ensure that babies born alive are given life-saving care. Sponsor Republican Sen. Steve Smith of Maricopa has said he thinks the bill should bridge common ground for those at odds on the issue.
The House’s 34-22 vote Wednesday sends the legislation back to Senate for final approval before it heads to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk.
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