AZ HB2871

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health Services for a grant to conduct a certified clinical research study on ibogaine for treating neurological diseases, including traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Grant recipients must have a proven history of research and treatment of neurological diseases and a neurosurgery program with clinical and research facilities staffed by professionals with expertise in neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Grant recipients must demonstrate the ability to facilitate pioneering research and innovation in diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.

Grant recipients must demonstrate a commitment for at least $5,000,000 in matching monies from gifts, grants, and donations from sources other than the state.

The appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions under Arizona Revised Statutes section 35-190.