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AZ HB2784

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries to display conspicuous warning signs about the risk that marijuana use may contribute to mental health problems, including increased risk of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and psychosis.

  • Requires marijuana establishments to display the same mental health warning signs in conspicuous locations, with costs borne by the establishments.

  • Mandates that marijuana product packaging include warnings stating "Marijuana use may contribute to mental health problems, including an increased risk of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and psychosis" accessible via scannable QR codes on products.

  • Requires certifying physicians for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries to provide female patients information about potential dangers to fetuses and infants from marijuana use.

  • This legislation requires an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature to take effect per Arizona Constitution requirements.

Legislative Description

Marijuana; warnings; mental health

Mental Health

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024
Health and Human Services2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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