HB 2483 Summary

• Prohibits physicians from performing abortions after detecting a fetal heartbeat unless a medical emergency exists, requiring physicians to test for fetal heartbeat and document results in the patient's medical record.

• Establishes private civil liability allowing any person to sue those who perform, induce, or aid/abet abortions in violation of the fetal heartbeat prohibition, with statutory damages of at least $10,000 per violation plus attorney fees.

• Creates civil liability for those who seek to challenge Arizona abortion laws through declaratory or injunctive relief, making them liable for costs and attorney fees if they lose their case.

• Requires detailed abortion reporting to the Department of Health Services including gestational age, reason for abortion, method used, maternal health conditions, complications, and physician specialty, while protecting patient privacy.

• Exempts the pregnant woman from civil or criminal liability and restricts standing to assert third-party rights unless defendant meets specific constitutional standards; enforcement occurs exclusively through private civil actions rather than state prosecution.