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AZ SB1407

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Katie Hobbs

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 13-3603.02 and amends multiple sections of Arizona law related to abortion restrictions, including sections addressing parental consent requirements, informed consent procedures, and reporting requirements.

  • Modifies contraceptive coverage requirements in health insurance plans to allow religious employers to opt out of covering all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive methods based on religious objections, replacing previous language that allowed selective exemptions.

  • Adds new section 32-1979 requiring pharmacies to fill valid prescription orders and accommodate employee objections to certain drugs based on religious beliefs, while ensuring customers receive timely access to medications through alternative options.

  • Adds new section 32-3221 requiring health professionals to provide emergency contraception information and services to rape victims within 72 hours, with exception allowing referral for health professionals with religious objections to contraception.

  • Removes previous abortion restrictions including requirements for 24-hour waiting periods, parental consent forms with specific language, informed consent materials about fetal development, and website provisions; eliminates various reporting requirements and restrictions on medication abortion protocols.

Legislative Description

Abortion; religious employers; contraception; repeal

Last Action

Referred to Senate HHS Committee

2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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