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AZ HB2522
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act" by adding Chapter 43 to Title 36 of Arizona Revised Statutes.
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits the state or local governments from imposing limits that single out contraception providers or impede access to contraceptives and contraception-related information.
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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