Bill Text: AZ HB2487 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: Nonsurgical abortions; regulation
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-01-19 - Referred to House HHS Committee [HB2487 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-HB2487-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: nonsurgical abortions; regulation |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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HB 2487 |
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Introduced by Representatives Seel: Judd
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AN ACT
Amending sections 36-449.01 and 36-2161, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 36, chapter 20, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36-2158; relating to abortion.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 36-449.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
36-449.01. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Abortion" means the use of any surgical or nonsurgical means with the intent to terminate a woman's pregnancy for reasons other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after a live birth, to terminate an ectopic pregnancy or to remove a dead fetus. Abortion does not include birth control devices or oral contraceptives.
2. "Abortion clinic" means a facility, other than a hospital, in which five or more first trimester abortions in any month or any second or third trimester abortions are performed.
3. "Director" means the director of the department of health services.
4. "Perform" includes the initial administration of any medication, drug or other substance intended to cause or induce an abortion.
5. "Viable fetus" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36‑2301.01.
Sec. 2. Section 36-2161, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
36-2161. Abortions; reporting requirements; definition
A. A hospital or facility in this state where abortions are performed must submit to the department of health services on a form prescribed by the department a report of each abortion performed in the hospital or facility. The report shall not identify the individual patient by name but must include the following information:
1. The name and address of the facility where the abortion was performed.
2. The type of facility where the abortion was performed.
3. The county where the abortion was performed.
4. The woman's age.
5. The woman's educational background by highest grade completed and, if applicable, level of college completed.
6. The county and state in which the woman resides.
7. The woman's race and ethnicity.
8. The woman's marital status.
9. The number of prior pregnancies and prior abortions of the woman.
10. The number of previous spontaneous terminations of pregnancy of the woman.
11. The gestational age of the unborn child at the time of the abortion.
12. The reason for the abortion, including whether the abortion is elective or due to maternal or fetal health considerations.
13. The type of procedure performed or prescribed and the date of the abortion.
14. Any preexisting medical conditions of the woman that would complicate pregnancy and any known medical complication that resulted from the abortion.
15. The basis for any medical judgment that a medical emergency existed that excused the physician from compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
16. The physician's statement if required pursuant to section 36‑2301.01.
17. If applicable, the weight of the aborted fetus for any abortion performed pursuant to section 36‑2301.01.
B. The report must be signed by the physician who performed the abortion or, if a health professional other than a physician is authorized by law to prescribe or administer abortion medication, the signature and title of the person who prescribed or administered the abortion medication. The form may be signed electronically and shall indicate that the person who signs the report is attesting that the information in the report is correct to the best of the person's knowledge. The hospital or facility must transmit the report to the department within fifteen days after the last day of each reporting month.
C. Any report filed pursuant to this section shall be filed electronically at an internet website that is designated by the department unless the person required to file the report applies for a waiver from electronic reporting by submitting a written request to the department.
D. For the purposes of this section, "abortion" includes surgical and nonsurgical abortions.
Sec. 3. Title 36, chapter 20, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-2158, to read:
36-2158. Nonsurgical abortions; physicians; licensure
In addition to the licensure requirements of title 32, chapter 13 or 17, a physician who performs nonsurgical abortions must be licensed by the department of health services on an annual basis pursuant to rules adopted by the director. At a minimum, these rules shall specify licensure fees and require that the physician demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the requirements of this chapter.
