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AZ HB2530

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

  • Requires abortion providers to perform an ultrasound at least 24 hours before any abortion procedure and offer the patient the opportunity to view the ultrasound image and hear the fetal heartbeat if detectable.

  • Mandates a minimum 24-hour waiting period between the ultrasound and the abortion procedure, with patients required to certify in writing that they were offered the ultrasound viewing.

  • Prohibits any person from coercing a woman to obtain an abortion and establishes that abortion providers must inform patients of this prohibition.

  • Requires abortion providers to be physicians licensed in Arizona and mandates specific informed consent procedures including information about medical risks, gestational age, and available alternatives.

  • Establishes civil penalties and professional discipline for abortion providers who violate these requirements, including potential license revocation.

Legislative Description

Abortion; providers; waiting period; ultrasound

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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