HB 2184 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

fetal death; funeral homes

HB 2184 amends Arizona statutes to require hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers to submit fetal death certificates within seven days for deaths occurring after 20 weeks of gestation or weighing over 350 grams, if requested by the mother. The bill also significantly expands abortion consent requirements, mandating that providers verbally inform patients 24 hours before the procedure about fetal development, alternatives, medical risks, and resources like adoption services and prenatal care assistance. It requires written certification that this information was provided and includes a specific provision allowing surgical abortion patients to choose final disposition of fetal remains, including transfer to a funeral home. The bill directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and women seeking abortion services in Arizona, with no substantive changes related to funeral home operations beyond this single disposal option.

Issues: ✗ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (02/24/2026) · 7 edits · Feb 24, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized and expanded to include new protections against coercion, mandatory website resources for patients, and specific civil penalties for violations. It also added a new requirement that only physicians can perform surgical abortions and clarified rules regarding mifepristone usage.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from amending two existing sections to adding entirely new subsections (C through M) that cover coercion, website requirements, and civil remedies.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement that only licensed physicians may perform surgical abortions.

Added a new requirement for abortion clinics to post specific signs warning against coercion and informing patients of their rights.

Added a requirement for the Department of Health Services to maintain and update a website with comprehensive information on pregnancy options, medical risks, and agency contacts.

Expanded the list of information physicians must provide during the 24-hour waiting period to include details on mifepristone efficacy and father's liability.

Added a new provision stating that a minor is deemed emancipated for public assistance purposes if denied financial support by parents due to refusing an abortion.

Added a prohibition on requiring an abortion as a condition of employment or in a contract.

ENFORCEMENT

Added new civil remedies allowing women, fathers, and maternal grandparents to sue for damages if informed consent requirements are not met.

Floor votes · House Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

32–24

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 60

Feb 24, 2026

D Democratic27

24 Nay 3

88% Nay

R Republican33

32 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA/SE

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors