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AZ SB1431
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Katie Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 13-3603.02 and amends multiple sections of Arizona law relating to abortion, contraception coverage, and health insurance requirements.
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Modifies contraception coverage mandates in health insurance plans by allowing religious employers to exclude coverage for contraceptive methods if their religious tenets prohibit contraceptive use; requires written notice to prospective enrollees.
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Repeals sections 36-2156 through 36-2159 and section 36-3604, and repeals numerous provisions from Laws 2011-2014 related to previous abortion restrictions.
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Establishes new requirements for abortion clinics including ultrasound equipment for abortions after twelve weeks' gestation, physician with hospital admitting privileges, and comprehensive informed consent procedures with 24-hour waiting period.
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Adds section 32-1979 allowing pharmacists to decline filling prescriptions based on sincerely held religious beliefs while requiring pharmacies to accommodate requests and ensure customer access; adds section 32-3219 requiring health professionals to provide emergency contraception information and treatment to rape victims with religious exemption option.
Legislative Description
Abortion; religious employers; contraception; repeal
Last Action
Referred to Senate HHS Committee
2/4/2015