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AZ HB2260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Ableser

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Allows licensed psychologists in Arizona to prescribe medication for treatment of conditions directly related to behavioral health if they obtain certification.

  • Requires the Board of Psychologist Examiners to adopt rules establishing minimum education, training, continuing education, and supervision requirements for prescribing psychologists.

  • Board rules must include a formulary specifying which medications psychologists are authorized to prescribe.

  • Requires psychologists seeking prescription authority to apply for certification according to board rules, with the board authorized to set application and annual renewal fees.

Legislative Description

Psychologists; prescription authority

Last Action

Referred to House HHS Committee

1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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