AZ SB1500

Repeals section 13-3603.02 and multiple abortion-related statutes enacted between 2011-2018, including restrictions on medication abortion, parental consent forms, and certain abortion reporting requirements.

Modifies contraception coverage mandates in health insurance policies to allow religious employers (narrowly defined) to exclude all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive methods from coverage if they submit a written affidavit, with requirements for written notice to prospective enrollees before enrollment.

Changes abortion clinic licensure requirements by removing certain restrictions on medication abortion procedures and modifying staffing, equipment, and reporting standards for abortion facilities.

Requires pharmacies to fill valid prescription orders and establishes procedures for employee religious objections to filling certain prescriptions, with accommodations required if feasible without undue hardship to the pharmacy or customers.

Requires health professionals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims within 72 hours, with exceptions for providers whose religious tenets prohibit contraceptive methods if they immediately refer patients to another available provider.