AZ SB1641

Physician who knowingly performs a dismemberment abortion is guilty of a class 6 felony with a fine and/or imprisonment of not more than two years.

Exception allows dismemberment abortion if necessary to save the life of a mother endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, including pregnancy-related conditions.

Father of the child (if married to mother) and maternal grandparents (if mother under 18) may bring civil action for damages including actual injuries and statutory damages equal to three times the cost of the abortion, unless pregnancy resulted from plaintiff's criminal conduct or plaintiff consented.

Woman who receives a dismemberment abortion is not subject to any criminal prosecution or civil liability.

Physician may request hearing before the Arizona Medical Board or Board of Osteopathic Examiners to determine if the procedure was medically necessary to save the mother's life; findings are admissible at trial and court may delay trial up to 30 days for hearing.