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AZ HB2260
Bill
Status
6/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Diego Espinoza
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AI Summary
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Adds autism spectrum disorder (including agitation, rage attacks, and self-injurious behavior) and post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans to the list of debilitating medical conditions qualifying patients for medical marijuana use in Arizona.
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Requires physicians providing written certification for patients under 18 years old with autism to be pediatricians.
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Establishes monitoring requirements for pediatricians certifying autistic minors: monthly assessments until stable dosing is achieved, then every six months, with annual reporting of results to the department.
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Requires physicians to recommend marijuana potency, quantity, and frequency of use to the patient's designated caregiver.
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Requires approval by at least three-fourths of both houses of the legislature to take effect, per Arizona Constitution.
Legislative Description
Medical marijuana; medical conditions
Medical Marijuana
Last Action
Introduced in House and read first time
6/23/2022