A battle over abortion bans, the U.S. border and criminal charges against allies of former President Trump continue to raise the state’s election-year profile.

The 1864 law bans abortions in all situations except life-threatening medical emergencies and could impose prison terms for doctors and others who aid in an abortion.

The legislation, which is expected to be soon signed into law by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, will preserve access to the procedure for millions of women.

Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are expected to make a final push to repeal the state’s long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions that a court said can be enforced

The Arizona Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's 1864 ban on abortion, which could otherwise have taken effect within weeks.

Despite Arizona's Senate vote to repeal its near-total abortion ban, the 1864 ban could stay in effect through the summer or fall.