appropriation; DHS; pregnancy resource centers
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the Arizona Department of Health Services to allocate $3 million in state funds to support pregnancy resource centers within the state. It outlines specific criteria for eligible centers, including nonprofit status, operational history, and provision of services like pregnancy tests and counseling. The bill prohibits funds from going to hospitals, affiliated entities with abortion clinics, or organizations that refer patients to abortion providers, and requires reporting on patient demographics and services provided.
Key provisions
- Allocates $3 million to the Department of Health Services for pregnancy resource centers.
- Establishes criteria for eligible participating organizations, including nonprofit status, operational history, and service provision.
- Prohibits funding to hospitals and organizations affiliated with abortion clinics.
- Restricts funding to organizations that refer patients to abortion services.
- Requires eligible centers to provide monthly service reports to the Department of Health Services.
- Defines specific services that must be offered by participating organizations.
- Outlaws the use of funds to compensate officers or directors of participating organizations.
- Prohibits distribution of funds to abortion clinics.
Who is affected
- Pregnancy resource centers
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Women seeking pregnancy-related services
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