Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-2154 (2026)

Right to refuse to participate in abortion; abortion medication or emergency contraception

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A. A hospital is not required to admit any patient for the purpose of performing an abortion. A physician, or any other person who is a member of or associated with the staff of a hospital, or any employee of a hospital, doctor, clinic or other medical or surgical facility in which an abortion has been authorized, who states in writing an objection to the abortion on moral or religious grounds is not required to facilitate or participate in the medical or surgical procedures that will result in the abortion.

B. A pharmacy, hospital or health professional, or any employee of a pharmacy, hospital or health professional, who states in writing an objection to abortion, abortion medication, emergency contraception or any medication or device intended to inhibit or prevent implantation of a fertilized ovum on moral or religious grounds is not required to facilitate or participate in the provision of an abortion, abortion medication, emergency contraception or any medication or device intended to inhibit or prevent implantation of a fertilized ovum.  The pharmacy, hospital or health professional, or an employee of the pharmacy, hospital or health professional, shall return to the patient the patient's written prescription order.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2009–2023 · leading case: Planned Parenthood Arizona, Inc. v. Am. Ass'n of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 257 P.3d 181 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011).
Planned Parenthood Arizona, Inc. v. Am. Ass'n of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 257 P.3d 181 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 14× “[AR.S. § 36-2154 (refusal provisions) ] to the extent it amends existing law; and G.”
State of Ohio v. Xavier Becerra, 87 F.4th 759 (6th Cir. 2023). “8 So the Rule responded to the States’ expressed concern. By pledging to respect 6 The letter cited the following statutes: Ky.”
Tucson Women's Ctr. v. Arizona Med. Bd., 666 F. Supp. 2d 1091 (D. Ariz. 2009). “Section 36-2154 concerns the right of healthcare professionals to refuse to participate in abortions.”
State of Ohio v. Xavier Becerra (6th Cir. 2023). “8 So the Rule responded to the States’ expressed concern. By pledging to respect 6The letter cited the following statutes: Ky.”
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