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AZ HB2572

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Eric Meyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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