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AZ HB2184

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Willoughby

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Allows mothers to request a fetal death certificate for fetal deaths occurring at or before 20 weeks gestational period, expanding the previous requirement that only applied to deaths after 20 completed weeks or when the fetus weighed more than 350 grams.

  • Requires abortion clinics to inform women of the option to transfer bodily remains to a funeral home, in addition to existing requirements about final disposition options.

  • Changes terminology throughout the informed consent statute from "fetus" to "unborn child."

  • Maintains the existing 24-hour waiting period and informed consent requirements for abortions, including information about medical risks, alternatives, and available support services.

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 36-329 (fetal death certificate registration) and 36-2153 (informed consent requirements for abortion).

Legislative Description

Fetal death; funeral homes

Fetal Death

Last Action

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/24/2026
Rules1/13/2026
Health and Human Services1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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