Sen. Kiana Sears

Maddy summarySB 1219 repeals Section 1-219 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which established a specific rule for interpreting state laws. This change removes a procedural guideline that courts previously used when applying statutes, but it does not alter any substantive rights or obligations for citizens. The bill has no direct effect on unborn children, rights, or privileges, as it only addresses how laws are interpreted by courts. It is a procedural repeal with no policy changes for individuals or groups.

Maddy summarySB 1220 repeals the requirement that physicians obtain a **notarized written consent** from a parent or guardian before performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor in Arizona. This change directly affects minors seeking abortions who would previously have needed this notarized consent, removing that specific step while preserving existing judicial bypass options. The bill eliminates the confidentiality protections previously applied to notarized parental consent documents. It does not alter the existing judicial bypass process (where a minor can seek court approval without parental consent) or the exceptions for medical emergencies or incest.