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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/15/2024
06/15/2024
Introduced Session
Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)
Bill Summary
An Act amending sections 32-1606, 32-2501, 32-2531, 32-2532, 36-449.01, 36-449.02, 36-449.03, 36-2151, 36-2152, 36-2153, 36-2155, 36-2156, 36-2158, 36-2161 and 36-2162.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; repealing section 36-3604, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to abortion.
AI Summary
This bill:
Expands the scope of practice for physician assistants to allow them to perform certain medical services related to abortion, including obtaining informed consent, performing abortions, and signing certain documents. It removes the prohibition on physician assistants from performing surgical abortions. The bill also allows nurse practitioners to perform certain medical services related to abortion in addition to physicians. It requires certain informed consent procedures and information to be provided to women seeking abortions, including the opportunity to view an ultrasound and hear the fetal heartbeat. The bill maintains legal protections and civil remedies for women if these informed consent requirements are not met. It also requires certain reporting requirements for hospitals and facilities where abortions are performed. Overall, this bill significantly expands the ability of non-physician health care providers to be involved in the provision of abortion services in Arizona.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Eva Burch (D)*,
Lela Alston (D),
Flavio Bravo (D),
Brian Fernandez (D),
Juan Mendez (D),
Priya Sundareshan (D),
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81084 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/bills/sb1531p.htm |
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