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AZ SB1376

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Barto

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "assisted reproductive technology" as any procedure or medical intervention provided to form a human embryo with intent to produce a live birth.

  • Requires all assisted reproductive technology facilities to collect and submit annual confidential reports to the Department of Health Services by February 1, including data on live birth rates, embryo counts, pregnancy outcomes, and birth defects.

  • Mandates reports exclude patient identifying information and names; department must prepare annual statistical report available to the public while protecting individual identities.

  • Establishes penalties for facilities that willfully fail to file required reports or keep records, including license suspension or revocation for unprofessional conduct.

  • Classifies willful submission of false reports to the department as a class 1 misdemeanor and subjects violating organizations to civil penalties.

Legislative Description

Reproductive technology

Last Action

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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