Known as Senate Bill 1457, Ducey signed the legislation on Tuesday, saying in a statement that the new law is part of his commitment to pro-life ideals.

“There’s immeasurable value in every single life — regardless of genetic makeup,” stated Ducey. “We will continue to prioritize protecting life in our preborn children, and this legislation goes a long way in protecting real human lives.”

SB 1457 was sponsored by State Sen. Nancy Barto and includes exemptions for life-threatening medical emergencies for the mother and when the deformity is itself lethal.

The federal courts have been divided on the constitutionality of similar laws. Earlier this month, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of an Ohio law banning abortions performed because a baby has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. 

In recent years, Arizona has passed several pro-life laws, including ones that mandate a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion and another that bans telemedicine abortions.

Source: christianpost.com