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AZ HB2507

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Steele

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacies to fill valid prescription orders, including emergency contraception, but allows employee accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs if undue hardship would not result to the pharmacy or customers.

  • Mandates health professionals provide rape victims of reproductive age with information about emergency contraception, verbally inform them it is available, and provide or prescribe it upon request, with an exception for providers whose religious tenets prohibit contraceptive methods who may refer to another available provider.

  • Establishes that a pharmacy's refusal to dispense medications must be based on valid medical concerns such as drug interactions, contraindications, or dosage issues, not personal beliefs.

  • Requires pharmacies to treat customers with respect and dignity and make good faith efforts to ensure timely access to prescribed medications through expedited ordering, transfer to another pharmacy, or referral.

  • Directs the Department of Health Services to administer a program using available federal and state monies to reduce unintended pregnancy by improving awareness of emergency contraception through website and social media information.

Legislative Description

Emergency contraception.

Last Action

Introduced

1/29/2013

Full Bill Text

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