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SB 1430

abortion reporting requirements; repeal.

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Lela Alston and 11 co-sponsors

SB 1430 eliminates Arizona's requirement that healthcare providers report abortion statistics to the state, removing state-level data collection on abortion procedures.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1430

Legislative bill overview

SB 1430 proposes to repeal Arizona's abortion reporting requirements, which currently mandate that healthcare providers submit detailed data on abortions performed to the state health department. The bill would eliminate the collection and submission of these statistical reports, removing state-level oversight of abortion procedure data.

Why is this important

Abortion reporting requirements affect healthcare provider compliance, state health data collection, and public access to abortion statistics. The outcome influences whether Arizona maintains epidemiological data on abortion procedures, affects administrative burdens on medical facilities, and reflects broader policy disagreements about abortion oversight and transparency.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency vs. privacy: Supporters argue reporting requirements create unnecessary surveillance of reproductive healthcare; opponents contend abortion statistics are important public health data for monitoring trends and safety
  • Administrative burden: Proponents claim reporting requirements create compliance costs for healthcare providers; critics argue such data collection is standard medical practice
  • Policy direction: The bill reflects competing visions—whether abortion should be treated as standard healthcare with minimal special reporting, or as a procedure warranting specific state data collection

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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