Governor Brewer Signs Most Pro-Life Legislation in Arizona History
June 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Blog & Opinions
Phoenix, AZ – July 14, 2009 - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer made history late Monday after signing into law the most pro-life legislation ever passed in the state.
The laws take effect on October 12th, following the 90-day constitutional grace period.
HB2400 “Partial Birth Abortion Ban” — Bans the gruesome practice of killing a baby while he/she is only partially delivered.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Barto
HB2564 “Abortion Consent Act” — Establishes informed consent rights of a woman considering an abortion, requires notarized parental notification for minors to obtain a legal abortion, and protects rights of conscience for healthcare professionals not participating in abortion.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Barto
SB1175 “Prohibition of abortions performed by non-physicians” — Bans anyone who is not a licensed physician from performing abortions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Barto
HB2616 “Jesse’s Law, Part 2” — Protects a patient while any legal issues are being resolved in lieu of an Advanced Medical Directive (Click for AMD/Will to Live info).
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Rick Murphy
