If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes regarding public funding for abortion services. The bill would replace the existing prohibition on state funding for entities that perform "nonfederally qualified abortions" with a broader prohibition against funding any entity that "performs or promotes abortions." This change aims to eliminate the distinction between federally and nonfederally qualified abortions, thereby expanding the scope of the prohibition on public funding. Additionally, the bill would remove the requirement that the state only refrain from funding entities that perform nonfederally qualified abortions for the provision of family planning services.

The bill also proposes to delete the definition of "nonfederally qualified abortion" and make technical adjustments to the definitions of "public monies," "federally qualified health center," and "rural health clinic." These changes would streamline the language and clarify the types of entities affected by the funding prohibition. Overall, the bill seeks to tighten restrictions on public funding related to abortion services in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 35-196.05
House Engrossed Version: 35-196.05