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AZ HB2225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Longdon

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners providing well-baby and pediatric services to inform parents or guardians about gun safety measures, including proper gun storage and risks to children who find guns in the home.

  • Allows healthcare providers to meet notification requirements by providing information verbally, in writing, or through a pamphlet prepared by the Department of Health Services.

  • Directs the Department of Health Services to prepare a gun safety pamphlet by January 2, 2025, distribute it free of charge to healthcare providers and institutions on request, and post it on the department's website.

  • Appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Health Services to prepare and distribute the gun safety pamphlet.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health Services to accept and spend gifts, grants, and donations for purposes of the gun safety pamphlet program.

Legislative Description

Patient information; gun safety; appropriation

Professions And Occupations - Title 32

Last Action

House read second time

1/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/10/2024
Appropriations1/10/2024
Judiciary1/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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