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AZ HB2522

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act" by adding Chapter 43 to Title 36 of Arizona Revised Statutes.

  • Grants individuals the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, while giving health professionals the corresponding right to provide contraceptives and contraception-related information.

  • Defines "contraceptives" broadly to include oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, patches, and rings legally marketed under federal law.

  • Prohibits the state or local governments from imposing limits that single out contraception providers or impede access to contraceptives and contraception-related information.

  • Explicitly requires voluntary and informed consent for sterilization procedures and prohibits government interference with patients' ability to obtain contraception or providers' ability to offer it.

Legislative Description

Contraception; rights; limits

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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