Loading chat...

AZ HB2307

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leo Biasiucci

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Arizona Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when no beds are available in Arizona for defendants found dangerous and incompetent to stand trial

  • Requires out-of-state facilities to provide equivalent services and comply with Arizona's requirements under title 36, chapter 40

  • Makes the Department of Health Services responsible for all contractual costs associated with out-of-state placement and services for these defendants

  • Declared an emergency measure, making it operative immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Dangerous incompetent defendants; out-of-state facilities

Technical Correction

Last Action

Senate HHS Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (4-3-0-0)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology2/24/2026
Health and Human Services2/18/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Health and Human Services2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available