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AZ SB1220
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Analise Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Repeals the requirement that parental consent for a minor's abortion must be notarized, changing it to require only written consent from a parent, guardian, or conservator
- Removes the provision making notarial act records related to parental consent confidential, while maintaining confidentiality for the parental consent statement itself
- Eliminates the requirement for a notary's signature and seal space on the parental consent form prescribed by the Arizona Department of Health Services
- Maintains all other existing parental consent requirements, including the judicial bypass process allowing minors to petition the court if they cannot obtain parental consent
- Sponsored by Senators Ortiz, Gonzales, and Sears for the Arizona 57th Legislature Second Regular Session (2026)
Legislative Description
Abortion; notarized consent; repeal
Repeal
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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