Issue Position: Protecting the Sanctity of Life

Issue Position

* Prohibited partial-birth abortions based on the federal model that has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

* Required that minor girls receive written, notarized consent from a parent or guardian prior to obtaining an abortion.

* Mandated that women receive information they need prior to deciding on whether to have an abortion and allow for at least 24-hours to reflect on that decision. Arizona is now the 22nd state to require a 24-hour waiting period and the 34th state to require informed consent.

* Required that doctors perform surgical abortions in order to protect the health of women

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