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AZ HB2206
Bill
Status
5/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Eric Meyer
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AI Summary
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Defines "limited service pregnancy center" as an organization providing pregnancy counseling or information without performing abortions, making abortion referrals, or holding state/federal medical licenses.
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Requires all materials and information provided by limited service pregnancy centers to be scientifically accurate and evidence-based as determined by medical organizations or physician groups, with violations classified as class 1 misdemeanors.
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Mandates centers receiving state money provide comprehensive, nondirective reproductive health counseling including information on birth control, pregnancy, and postpartum health; violations by employees are class 1 misdemeanors.
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Requires centers to prominently display bilingual (English and Spanish) signs at entrances stating "This center is not a licensed medical facility" in at least 48-point font on 8.5 by 11-inch signs; violations are unlawful practices enforceable by the attorney general.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for intentional violations of accuracy and counseling requirements, with penalties assessed daily for continuing violations, recoverable by the attorney general or county attorney with court costs and attorney fees.
Legislative Description
Limited service pregnancy centers; regulation
Last Action
Introduced in House and read first time
5/5/2016