This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the appropriation of funds for pregnancy resource centers. Specifically, it would appropriate $3,000,000 from the state General Fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Health Services for the support of pregnancy resource centers. The bill stipulates that these funds must be distributed to eligible nonprofit organizations that have operated in Arizona for at least three years, employ a minimum of five full-time employees, and provide specific pregnancy-related services. Additionally, it prohibits the distribution of funds to any abortion clinics or organizations that refer patients for abortion services.
Furthermore, the bill introduces new criteria for organizations receiving funds, including requirements for the types of services provided and restrictions against affiliations with abortion clinics. It also mandates that each participating organization submit a report by December 31, 2027, detailing the number of patients served and services performed. The updates aim to ensure that public funds are allocated exclusively to organizations that align with the bill's intent to support pregnancy-related services without involvement in abortion services.