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AZ HB2830

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Keshel

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt academic standards mandating age-appropriate, factual instruction on fetal and prenatal human development as part of science curriculum

  • Instruction must cover fertilization, cellular development, the germinal/embryonic/fetal stages, major developmental milestones (brain, heart, limbs), and supporting structures (placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac)

  • Prohibits the fetal development instruction from including content on sexual activity, contraception, abortion procedures, or reproductive decision-making

  • Bars abortion providers, abortion clinics, and affiliated organizations from providing health education instruction, curricula, or materials in public schools

  • Schools that violate the abortion provider prohibition may have state aid withheld after a 90-day correction period following notice from the Department of Education

Legislative Description

Fetal and prenatal development; instruction

School Curricula

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Health and Human Services2/26/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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