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AZ SB1120
Bill
Status
1/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Juan Mendez
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AI Summary
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Adds a new exception to Arizona's parental consent requirement for minors seeking abortion, allowing a physician to perform an abortion without parental consent if the minor receives specified pregnancy counseling and information.
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Requires counseling to include explanation that information is objective and non-coercive, discussion of alternatives (carrying to term, adoption, foster care), information on prenatal and postnatal care, and information on birth control agencies.
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Mandates that counseling explore involving the minor's parent or guardian in decision-making and provide opportunities for the minor to ask questions about pregnancy, abortion, childcare, and adoption.
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Requires the physician or counselor providing counseling to have the minor sign a form documenting receipt of required information and counseling, with a copy provided to the attending physician.
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Allows the counseling exception to apply only if the physician provides the counseling directly or refers the minor to a qualified counselor who complies with all specified requirements.
Legislative Description
Abortion; parental consent; counseling exception
Physicians
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/23/2019