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AZ HB2229
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health Services for pregnancy resource centers
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Eligible organizations must be nonprofits operating in Arizona for at least three years with five or more full-time employees, providing medical services to help women maintain pregnancies or receive post-abortion, post-miscarriage, or post-birth care
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Organizations must serve at least five patients monthly with pregnancy tests, STI testing, counseling by licensed professionals, or ultrasound services
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Funding is prohibited for hospitals, abortion clinics, or any organization that performs, refers for, or is affiliated with entities providing abortion services
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Recipients must report to DHS by December 31, 2027 on patients served, services performed, births, adoptions, and client satisfaction surveys
Legislative Description
Appropriation; DHS; pregnancy resource centers
Appropriation
Last Action
House additional Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
3/11/2026