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AZ HB2728

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Adds "evidence-based psychotherapy" as an approved treatment option alongside alcohol/drug screening, education, and treatment programs for DUI offenders in sentencing provisions.

  • Allows DUI offenders to participate in court-approved religious programs on a voluntary basis, with protections against coercion to change religious beliefs or affiliations.

  • Defines "evidence-based psychotherapy" as psychotherapy services provided by a licensed psychologist that integrates scientific research with clinical expertise based on patient characteristics, culture, and preferences.

  • Applies the new psychotherapy requirement to both first-offense DUI sentencing (with possible sentence suspension) and second-offense sentencing within 84 months, as well as ignition interlock device provisions.

Legislative Description

DUI; alternative treatment

Transportation - Title 28

Last Action

Chapter 209

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2025
Judiciary and Elections2/25/2025
Rules2/4/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure2/4/2025

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