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AZ HB2307
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leo Biasiucci
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires out-of-state facilities to provide equivalent services and comply with Arizona's requirements under title 36, chapter 40
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Makes the Department of Health Services responsible for all contractual costs associated with out-of-state placement and services for these defendants
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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