If enacted, this bill would introduce new provisions to Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 13-3603.03, which specifically addresses the crime of coerced abortion. Under the new law, a person would be guilty of coerced abortion if they knowingly administer or provide an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent, with the intent to cause an abortion. This act would be classified as a class 2 felony, carrying significant legal penalties.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that prosecution under this new section does not preclude charges under other laws if the coerced abortion results in death or bodily injury to the pregnant woman or the unborn child. The bill also defines "abortion-inducing drug" to include any substance intended to cause an abortion, while specifying that certain drugs, such as those prescribed for other medical purposes or contraceptives, are excluded from this definition.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3603.03
House Engrossed Version: 13-3603.03