This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes by amending sections related to public educational institutions and their policies on abortion. Specifically, it introduces a prohibition against public educational institutions encouraging or facilitating abortions, which would apply to both the institutions themselves and their employees acting in an official capacity. This new language aims to clarify the stance of these institutions on abortion-related matters.

Additionally, the bill removes the definition of "medical emergency" as it pertains to abortion procedures and modifies the existing definition of "public educational institution." It specifies that no abortions shall be performed at facilities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents unless necessary to save the life of the woman. The bill reinforces the prohibition on encouraging or facilitating abortions at universities under the Board's jurisdiction, thereby tightening the regulations surrounding abortion services in public educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-115.01, 15-1630, 36-2151, 15-1401