Bill > HB2017

This bill amends Arizona state law to require the Department of Health Services and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to update their public websites by December 1, 2026, with comprehensive information to support pregnant women. The websites must provide a conspicuous link in both English and Spanish that includes a list of public and private agencies assisting women during pregnancy and childbirth, with the critical stipulation that any agency associated with abortion services cannot be included. The websites must also feature a link to a dedicated adoption information webpage (AdoptionOption.AZ.gov) that provides details about nonprofit adoption agencies, geographic listings, first steps for confidential adoption exploration, options for choosing adoptive parents, information about free obstetric ultrasounds, and free confidential counseling services for women considering adoption. Additionally, all this information must be available in an easily downloadable printed format, ensuring accessibility for women seeking support and alternative options during pregnancy.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83550