Bill > HB2681

This bill amends Arizona law to establish extensive requirements for physicians prescribing abortion-inducing drugs. The bill mandates that a qualified physician must physically examine the patient, verify the pregnancy, determine the patient's blood type, and offer Rh testing if applicable. The physician must also provide detailed information about potential physical and psychological side effects of the abortion-inducing drug, including the possibility of seeing fetal remains. The bill requires physicians to document the pregnancy's gestational age and location, and be credentialed to manage potential complications, including having a signed agreement with an associated physician who can handle emergencies. Physicians must schedule a follow-up appointment 7-14 days after the drug administration to confirm complete termination and assess bleeding. The bill prohibits providing abortion-inducing drugs via mail or courier and establishes civil liability provisions that allow women, minors' parents/guardians, and in some cases, the father of the unborn child to sue for damages if the law is violated. The bill includes specific exceptions for cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, or terminated parental rights. The legislation also includes confidentiality provisions for legal proceedings and emphasizes that it does not create a right to abortion. The bill's stated purpose is to safeguard women's health by ensuring informed consent and medical oversight of medication abortions.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82612