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AZ SB1164
Bill
Status
3/30/2022
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians from performing, inducing, or attempting to induce an abortion if the probable gestational age of the unborn human being is greater than fifteen weeks, except in medical emergencies.
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Requires physicians to determine and document the probable gestational age of the unborn human being according to standard medical practices before performing an abortion.
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Mandates physicians performing abortions after fifteen weeks' gestation to file a report with the Department of Health Services within fifteen days, including the method used, gestational age calculation, and medical emergency justification, without identifying the pregnant woman.
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Classifies violation of the fifteen-week prohibition as a class 6 felony for physicians and subjects violating physicians to license suspension or revocation and civil penalties up to $10,000 for false or missing reports.
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Exempts pregnant women from prosecution for conspiracy to commit violations and preserves existing state abortion restrictions under section 13-3603.
Legislative Description
Abortion; gestational age; limit
Repeal
Last Action
Chapter 105
3/30/2022