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Culture & Conversation Abortion
This law was last updated on Feb 10, 2015
This law is Pro–Choice
HB 2455
Failed to Pass
Jan 15, 2015
Primary Sponsors: 6
Total Sponsors: 6
HB 2455 would amend Arizona’s parental consent statute. Under the new provision (Section N), parental consent or judicial authorization would not be required if a physician or counselor provides pregnancy information and counseling in a manner that will be understood by the minor.
The physician or counselor would be required, among other things: (1) to inform the minor that he or she is not trying to coerce the minor into having an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term; (2) explain that the minor may withdraw the decision to have an abortion at any time; (3) to clearly explain the alternative choices available for managing pregnancy; (4) explain that agencies are available to provide information about birth control; (5) discuss the possibility of involving the minor’s parent; (6) and provide adequate opportunity for the minor to ask questions. The minor would be required to sign a form stating that she has received the requisite information and counseling.