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HB 2411

coerced abortion; abortion-inducing drugs

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Frank Carroll and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona bill criminalizes coercing someone into abortion or abortion-inducing drugs without consent, establishing new penalties for reproductive coercion.

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Bill Summary · HB 2411

Legislative bill overview

HB 2411 creates criminal penalties for coercing someone to have an abortion or take abortion-inducing drugs without their consent. The bill establishes this as a distinct offense under Arizona law, making it illegal to force, threaten, or deceive someone into terminating a pregnancy.

Why is this important

Reproductive coercion—forcing someone to end or continue a pregnancy against their will—is a documented form of reproductive control and domestic abuse. This legislation addresses a gap in criminal law by explicitly criminalizing such coercion, potentially providing legal recourse for victims and deterring abusive behavior.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Questions about what constitutes "coercion" versus persuasion or disagreement between partners about reproductive decisions
  • Enforcement challenges: Difficulty proving coercion occurred versus proving someone's stated reasoning after the fact
  • Intersection with abortion policy: How this law functions in Arizona's existing restrictive abortion environment and whether it could complicate access or create unintended consequences for women seeking abortion information or support

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

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