This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new chapter dedicated to contraception, which would establish clear definitions and rights related to contraceptive access. It introduces definitions for "contraception," "contraceptive," and "health professional," thereby clarifying what constitutes contraception and who is authorized to provide it. The bill asserts that individuals have the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, while health professionals have the right to provide these services and information.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any limitations or requirements that would single out the provision of contraceptives or impede access to contraception-related information. It explicitly states that the state or its subdivisions cannot interfere with a health professional's ability to provide contraceptives or a patient's ability to obtain them, nor can it allow sterilization procedures without informed consent. The act would be officially titled the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act."

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