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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Passed
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Introduced Session
Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)
Bill Summary
Abortion; gestational age; limit
AI Summary
This bill limits abortions in Arizona to 15 weeks of gestational age, except in cases of a medical emergency. It requires physicians to determine and document the gestational age of the fetus and report any abortions performed after 15 weeks. Physicians who violate the 15-week limit can face criminal penalties, have their medical licenses suspended or revoked, and be subject to civil penalties. The bill also includes legislative findings on fetal development and the risks of abortion, expressing the legislature's intent to restrict nontherapeutic or elective abortions after 15 weeks.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Nancy Barto (R)*,
Shawnna Bolick (R),
Paul Boyer (R),
Judy Burges (R),
Lupe Diaz (R),
John Fillmore (R),
David Gowan (R),
Gail Griffin (R),
John Kavanagh (R),
Sine Kerr (R),
David Livingston (R),
J.D. Mesnard (R),
Quang Nguyen (R),
Warren Petersen (R),
T.J. Shope (R),
Ben Toma (R),
Michelle Udall (R),
Last Action
Chapter 105 (on 03/30/2022)
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