AZ SCR1017

Acknowledges the contributions of pregnancy care centers in serving women facing unplanned pregnancies across Arizona and the United States.

Recognizes that pregnancy care centers provide free, confidential services including pregnancy tests, counseling, ultrasounds, childbirth classes, adoption referrals, and grief assistance.

Affirms that pregnancy care centers operate through voluntary donations and volunteer efforts to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support regardless of pregnancy outcome.

Expresses legislative support for pregnancy care centers' work and commends the thousands of volunteers and staff at these centers.

Disapproves of actions by national, state or local groups attempting to prevent pregnancy care centers from serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies.