Several Surveys have shown Arizona's abortion rights ballot measure likely to pass. But opponents are making a final pitch to convince voters that Proposition 139 would go too far.

Opponents of Prop. 139 gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday. Speakers included a pastor who said he opposed the proposal because he was morally opposed to abortion. However, most speakers argued that voters should reject Prop. 139 because the state's current abortion laws are reasonable and should remain in effect.

Many rally participants held signs that read, “No to Prop. 139: Abortion is legal in Arizona up to 15 weeks.”

Since 2022, Arizona has had a law banning abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. The speakers emphasized that the 15-week law allows exceptions for medical emergencies later in the pregnancy.

Prop. 139 would amend the state constitution to allow abortions up to 24 weeks, with exceptions beyond that to protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant person.

Arizona has dozens of other abortion regulations, including a mandatory 24-hour waiting period for patients, a law banning abortion medications from being sent by mail, and a requirement that the patient undergo an ultrasound that may be medically unnecessary. If Prop. 139 passes, these regulations will likely be challenged in court.

Joining opponents of Prop. 139, Gilbert-based gynecologist Dr. Erica Kreller worries that the proposed change would be far-reaching enough to endanger patients.

“The women of Arizona, our patients, deserve more than Prop 139. They deserve the care of doctors who can identify their complications, not doctors who refer them to online abortion pills and then abandon them when they need the most help need,” said Kreller. “You deserve what Arizona’s current law allows me – safe, compassionate care for miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies.”

Supporters of Prop. 139 say the measure would not help eliminate medical safety standards. The sentence has the Supporting hundreds of Arizona physicians and medical professionals. Proponents argue The 15-week law creates traumatic obstacles for women who face complications later in pregnancy and forces some women to leave the state for abortions.