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AZ HB2260

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Diego Espinoza

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires physicians providing written certification for patients under 18 years old with autism to be pediatricians.

  • 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.

  • Requires physicians to recommend marijuana potency, quantity, and frequency of use to the patient's designated caregiver.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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