AZ SB1272

Adds a third exception to Arizona's parental consent requirement for minors seeking abortion, allowing a minor to obtain an abortion without parental or judicial consent if the attending physician receives the minor's informed written consent and determines the minor is mentally and physically competent to give consent under all surrounding circumstances.

Requires the attending physician to inform the minor in understandable, non-misleading terms of: (a) the physician's judgment that the minor is pregnant, (b) the number of weeks of pregnancy duration, and (c) the particular risks associated with the minor's pregnancy and the abortion technique to be performed.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing abortions without parental consent for pregnancies resulting from sexual conduct by certain family members or household residents, and for medical emergencies threatening the minor's life or causing serious risk of substantial bodily impairment.

Retains requirements for judicial bypass proceedings with 48-hour ruling deadlines, confidentiality protections, appointment of guardian ad litem, and right to counsel for minors seeking court authorization.

Preserves civil liability provisions allowing parents or guardians to sue for damages up to $5,000 or three times the abortion cost, plus attorney fees, except when pregnancy resulted from criminal conduct of the parent or guardian.