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. The bill defines key terms such as "contraception," "contraceptive," and "health professional," and asserts that individuals have the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, while health professionals have the right to provide these services. It also includes provisions to protect these rights from being limited or infringed upon by any regulations that target the provision of contraceptives or related information.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not grant the state or any political subdivision the authority to interfere with a health professional's ability to provide contraceptives or a patient's ability to access them. It also emphasizes that any sterilization procedures must be conducted only with the patient's voluntary and informed consent. The act would be officially titled the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act."

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