Arizona Lawmaker Advocates for Easier Access to Abortion

Arizona state senator Eva Burch shared her personal abortion story on the Senate floor to illustrate the impact of the state's abortion restrictions, including mandatory ultrasounds and counseling on alternatives to abortion. Burch, a Democrat and mother of two, emphasized the need for individualized decision-making in reproductive care and called for voters to have a say on abortion rights through a constitutional amendment. Her emotional speech aimed to reach beyond the Senate chamber to connect with Arizonans who have faced similar challenges in navigating reproductive care.