TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Proposition 139, regarding the fundamental right to abortion, is expected to be approved after strong support from voters.

A big question surrounding this measure is the language of viability.

“We don’t like to define fetal viability in terms of weeks because we believe medical professionals should be making these decisions with pregnant patients,” said Chris Love, Yes’ Proposition 139 spokesman.

Proposition 139’s proposed passage would prohibit the state from interfering with abortions before the fetus is viable unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Viability refers to the point in pregnancy when a healthcare professional determines that there is a strong chance the fetus will survive outside the womb.

Current law allows abortion up to the 15th week of pregnancy. Supporters say this could lead to Roe v. in 2022. He said it was a return to the situation before the Wade case was overturned.

“Our goal is to ensure that every pregnant person in Arizona receives personalized abortion services and reproductive health services because everyone’s situation is different,” Love said.

The proposal goes a step further and says the state cannot intervene in an abortion after the viability of the fetus if a health care professional, in good judgment, determines it is necessary to preserve the life, physical or mental health of the mother.

“As they put it, it could be anything that works for his well-being. That’s a very broad statement and there are almost no limitations that can fall under that,” said Cindy Dahlgren, communications director for It Goes Too Far.

Supporters said the language meant the option was available through consultation with a medical provider.

“This provider can make determinations as to whether the patient’s life would be at risk if she continues with the pregnancy, and the same goes for physical and mental health,” Love said.

Opponents said that the language of the proposal was too broad and would cause more problems.

“There are a lot of things that are currently in place to protect girls and women that are going to fall down in the next few months, and all of those things will be argued in court, and because of the way this amendment is written, they won’t be repealed if they’re enforceable,” Dahlgren said.

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