AZ HB2198

Establishes the adverse childhood experiences study committee consisting of 19 members including three House representatives, three Senate members, hospital representatives, mental health experts, health care professionals, citizens with personal ACE history, and directors from the departments of health services, child services, and economic security.

Committee members are appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate with bipartisan balance and must include at least one ethnic minority member among the citizen representatives.

Committee shall conduct a thorough study of adverse childhood experiences including prevention, treatment, and long-term effects on health outcomes, high school graduation rates, unemployment, risky health behaviors, and chronic health conditions.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House by March 1, 2018.

Committee automatically repeals June 30, 2018.