State of Arizona
Forty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session 2005
Introduced by: Senators Martin, Blendu, Gould, Harper,
Huppenthal, Jarrett; Representatives Murphy, Quelland, Rosati, Stump:
Senators Aguirre, Bee, Verschoor; Representatives Gorman, Knaperek, Tully
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 3, ARIZONA REVISED
STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-1973; AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE
1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-3210; AMENDING TITLE 36,
CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 36-414;
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 32, chapter 18, article 3, Arizona
Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-1973, to read:
32-1973. Right to refuse to participate in certain activities
A pharmacy that states in writing an objection to participating in any of
the following activities on moral or religious grounds is not required to
participate in that activity by providing drugs or devices that are
prescribed to accomplish that activity.
1. an abortion
2. contraception or emergency contraception
3. any form of sterilization
Sec. 2. Title 32, chapter 32, article 1, Arizona Revised
Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-3210, to read:
32-3210. Right to refuse to participate in certain activities
A health professional or an employee of a health professional who states
in writing an objection to participating in any of the following activities
on moral or religious grounds is not required to participate in that
activity and is not subject to disciplinary action for not participating in
that activity.
1. an abortion
2. contraception or emergency contraception
3. any form of sterilization
Sec. 3. Title 36, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised
Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-414, to read:
36-414. Right to refuse to participate in certain activities
A. A health care institution that states in writing an
objection to participating in any of the following activities on moral or
religious grounds is not required to admit or treat any patient for the
purpose of providing or performing
1. an abortion
2. contraception or emergency contraception
3. any form of sterilization
B. A physician, a person who is a member of or
associated iwth the staff of a hospital or an employee of a physician or
hospital in which any activity described in subsection A is authorized, who
states in writing an objection to participating in that activity on moral or
religious grounds, is not required to participate in that activity.