AZ HB2529

Prohibits the Arizona Department of Corrections and its employees from compelling, coercing, or requesting pregnant prisoners to electively induce labor, and requires prisoners to sign written notice acknowledging this protection before agreeing to labor induction.

Requires correctional institutions to provide pregnant prisoners with food and dietary supplements meeting American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists prenatal nutritional guidelines, and to provide necessary hygiene and nutritional products without cost during the first 72 hours after birth.

Establishes procedures for when prisoners refuse non-life-threatening medical treatment, including documentation requirements, witnessing protocols, and mandate that healthcare staff honor the prisoner's preference while continuing to respond to future medical conditions.

Expands educational programming for pregnant prisoners to include in-person birthing classes and written materials explaining different birthing options, including information on inducing and not inducing labor.

Requires feminine hygiene products provided to female inmates to meet applicable industry standards.