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AZ HB2411

AZ HB2411
Coerced abortion; abortion-inducing drugs


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending title 13, chapter 36, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-3603.03; relating to family offenses.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new crime in Arizona called "coerced abortion," which occurs when someone knowingly gives a pregnant woman an abortion-inducing drug without her knowledge or consent and with the intent to cause an abortion. An abortion-inducing drug is defined as any substance used with the intent to cause an abortion, including off-label uses of medications like mifepristone (also known as RU-486 or Mifeprex) and misoprostol, but it specifically excludes drugs prescribed for other medical reasons that might increase miscarriage risk, as well as contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, and methotrexate when used for an ectopic pregnancy. Coerced abortion is classified as a class 2 felony, a serious crime, and this new law does not prevent prosecution under other existing laws if the use of the drug results in death or bodily injury to the pregnant woman or an unborn child.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/17/2026)

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