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AZ HB2642

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Amish Shah

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Allows physicians licensed under Arizona Title 32, Chapter 13 or 17, and nurse practitioners licensed under Arizona Title 32, Chapter 15 to issue standing prescription drug orders for emergency contraception.

  • Requires the state director to designate which emergency contraception medications may be used under this authority based on evaluation of safety and efficacy.

  • Amends Title 36, Chapter 21.1, Article 1 of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section 36-2231.

  • Applies to healthcare providers authorized by law to prescribe drugs.

Legislative Description

Emergency contraception; standing order

Public Health And Safety - Title 36

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2024
Judiciary1/23/2024
Health and Human Services1/23/2024

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