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AZ SB1340
Bill
Status
6/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
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Amends section 13-3603.02 of Arizona Revised Statutes to classify abortion performed based on a child's disability as a class 2 felony (increased from class 6).
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Expands prohibition to include abortion sought based on disability of a parent of the child, in addition to existing prohibitions on sex and race selection.
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Increases civil fine for medical professionals who knowingly fail to report violations from $10,000 to $20,000.
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Allows the father of an unborn child (if married to the mother) or a maternal grandparent (if mother is under 18) to bring civil action and recover damages including monetary compensation for psychological, physical, and financial injuries.
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Exempts women receiving such abortions from criminal prosecution or civil liability under this section.
Legislative Description
Disability-selection abortion; prohibited
Prohibited
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
6/24/2022