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AZ HB2572
Bill
Status
2/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Eric Meyer
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AI Summary
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Establishes definition of "limited service pregnancy centers" as organizations providing pregnancy counseling or information without performing abortions, making abortion referrals, or holding medical/health care licenses.
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Requires all materials and information provided by these centers to be scientifically accurate and evidence-based as determined by medical organizations or physician groups; violation is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Mandates centers receiving state money provide comprehensive, nondirective reproductive health counseling and information including planning, birth control, pregnancy, and postpartum health; violation is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Requires prominent display of black and white signs in English and Spanish at center entrances stating "This center is not a licensed medical facility" in at least 48-point font and at least 8.5 by 11 inches; violation is an unlawful practice.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for intentional breaches of accuracy and counseling requirements, with enforcement by the attorney general or county attorney; penalties assessed separately for each day a violation continues.
Legislative Description
Limited service pregnancy centers; regulation
Last Action
Referred to House RHS Committee
2/13/2014