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AZ SB1431

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Katie Hobbs

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 13-3603.02 and amends multiple sections of Arizona law relating to abortion, contraception coverage, and health insurance requirements.

  • 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.

  • Repeals sections 36-2156 through 36-2159 and section 36-3604, and repeals numerous provisions from Laws 2011-2014 related to previous abortion restrictions.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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