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AZ SB1396

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Priya Sundareshan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act" by adding Chapter 43 to Title 36 of Arizona Revised Statutes

  • Grants individuals the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, while giving health professionals the corresponding right to provide contraceptives and related information

  • 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

  • Prohibits the state or political subdivisions from enacting limits that single out contraception providers or facilities, or that impede access to contraceptives or contraception-related information

  • Requires voluntary and informed patient consent for any sterilization procedures and clarifies the act does not authorize government interference with contraception access

Legislative Description

Contraception; rights; limits.

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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