HB 2304 Summary

• Exempts out-of-state licensed health professionals from Arizona licensure requirements when providing free medical services at temporary free clinics that do not provide abortions.

• Requires out-of-state health professionals to be licensed in good standing in their home state, provide only services within their authorized scope of practice, and submit copies of current licenses to the free clinic.

• Prohibits health professionals with voluntarily surrendered or revoked licenses from providing services at free clinics, and requires any disciplinary practice restrictions from other jurisdictions to apply.

• Requires sponsoring organizations to register with the Arizona Department of Health Services before operating free clinics, providing organizational details, officer information, clinic location, and verification that all participating providers are licensed.

• Defines "free medical clinic" as a temporary clinic operating for no more than 14 days offering medical services without charge, and requires sponsoring organizations to file voluntary services reports within 30 days of providing care.